தன் கையே தனக்கு உதவி
Tan kaiye thanakku udhavi
Meaning
Your own effort is the truest help you will ever get.
Story
A farmer needed a well dug in his field. Neighbours kept promising help but never showed up. Finally he picked up the spade himself. Within weeks he struck water - not during the days he waited, but during the days he acted.
Reader's Note
It's fine to ask for help - just don't let waiting for it replace your own effort.