It's no use going into particulars, but it's worth thinking over.
Life is made up of mutual help, Ned.

You can help another fellow better than yourself.

As for me, when I'm in a hobble, I give you my word of honour, I'm just like a baby, and haven't an idea at my own disposal.
The same with others.

You can't manage without somebody's assistance.
What do you say, old boy ?" Edward raised his head from his book.

"Some views of life deduced from your private experience ?" he observed; and Algernon cursed at book-worms, who would never take hints, and left him.
But when he was by himself, Edward pitched his book upon the floor and sat reflecting.