Undoubtedly the best type of philanthropic work is that which helps men and women who are willing and able to help themselves; for fundamentally this aid is simply what each of us should be all the time both giving and receiving.
Roosevelt defines in "The Strenuous Life" the most effective form of philanthropy as empowering individuals to help themselves, reflecting a broader principle of mutual support.
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