God helps those who help themselves

== English == === Alternative forms === God helps them that help themselves heaven helps those who help themselves the Lord helps those who help themselves === Etymology === First appearing in English (in this form) in 1698, in Algernon Sidney's Discourses Concerning Government. Translation of a maxim found in Ancient Greek and Roman literature; equivalent proverbs are found in many languages, such as Hungarian and Italian. === Proverb === God helps those who help themselves Good fortune or providential aid comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== God works in mysterious ways === References === === Further reading === God helps those who help themselves on Wikipedia.Wikipedia