A small act of kindness fosters gratitude, but an overly generous or continuous aid can lead to ingratitude and resentment; it emphasizes the importance of giving help judiciously.
他起初只是想帮助那个贫困家庭度过难关，没想到后来那家人变得依赖起来，一旦帮助稍有减少，便心生不满。真是应了“一斗米养个恩人，一石米养个仇人”的道理。
He initially just wanted to help that poor family through difficult times, but unexpectedly, the family later became dependent. As soon as the help slightly decreased, they became discontent. This truly reflects the saying, 'A peck of rice raises a benefactor, a picul of rice raises an enemy.'
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Early Modern
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