It is better to rely on people than on the sky, and relying on people depends on themselves first; A good son is not greedy for farmland, and a good woman is not greedy for wedding clothes; Food is the sky for the people, and rice is the altar in Man Cang.

If you live on other people's dry food, you will be hungry for life. (Arabia)

Relying on others can only be temporary, and relying on yourself is lifelong. (Myanmar)

Rather than relying on the strength of others to enjoy happiness, I hope I suffer. (Mongolia)

The bitter bread that depends on others is hard to chew. (USA)

Your own hand is the ruler of nature. (Nepal)

Self-reliance is better than the hand of God. (Latin America)

You don't live by the weather, but by your hands. (Mongolia)