IAM glad to write on Hive-Reachout Weekly Prompt 48 with the topic:What Is Your Favorite Quote?"
The quote that means so much to me is: “What you share multiplies,
but what you keep to yourself alone shrinks.” I came across this quote during a leadership workshop in my final year at the Bethel christian university African campus,karu Abuja Nigeria. It was written on a slide during a session on “The Power of kingdom Collaboration.” While many quotes were shared that day, this one stood out and left a deep impression on me. At first, it seemed simple, almost too ordinary, but the more I reflected or ponder on it, the more clear and meaningful it became.
In a world where people are often encouraged to hoard knowledge, skills, and even resources out of fear of competition or insecurity, this quote offers a refreshing and powerful thinking. It captures the true spirit of generosity, teamwork, and the abundance mindset. It reminds me that ideas, love, wisdom, and even opportunities grow when they are shared.
For example if you have a seed and plant it, it will germinate and multiply but if you keep it, it will shrink or spoil . what you share has a powerful effect.They reach more people, take on new dimensions, and sometimes come back to us in ways we never expected. On the other hand, when we keep these things to ourselves out of pride or fear, they tend to wither away in pain.
This quote is the best for me amidst many others because it aligns with my values and the kind of life I aspire to live — one that is impactful, communal, and generous. It has taught me that life is not a zero-addition game. Helping others grow does not reduce my own growth. In fact, it enhances it. I have seen this in academics, friendships, and professional relationships. Whenever I mentored a junior colleague, the act of teaching not only helped them but deepened my own understanding. Whenever I offered ideas in a group setting, the feedback I received refined and elevated those ideas. Conversely, times when I delay or do sluggish to share due to self-doubt or fear, I found myself stagnating.
This quote has affected me in great ways. It has made me more open-minded, more giving, and more collaborative. It constantly reminds me that my value is not diminished by lifting others, and that generosity is not just a moral virtue, but a practical path to growth and fulfillment. Whether in a classroom, a workplace, or a casual conversation, I now find myself actively looking for ways to contribute and share — because I know the rewards are far greater than whatever I might try to keep to myself.
My father always said, Giving is living and withholding is death.
Truly, What you have and you don't share is as good as you don't have it.The poorest man is someone who has enough but refuse to share.
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