The same words as this artistic conception in Laozi are: "It is better to teach people to fish than to teach people to fish; Giving people fish can only save a moment, and giving people fish can solve the needs of a lifetime. " It means that teaching people to solve problems is longer than directly helping people to solve problems, and people can be freed from the constant needs of their lives.

As for the origin of the sentence "It is better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish", we need to find more information to determine. If necessary, you can consult relevant literature or ask professional researchers.