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Walter Scott

The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it from their fellow-men and no one who has the power of granting can refuse it without guilt.

Walter Scott

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Humans depend on supporting one another to survive, making cooperation essential for our continued existence. Because of this, anyone who can provide help has a moral responsibility to do so when asked, and refusing to assist when able is considered wrong.

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