Is the Self Helping Man?

In times of meanness, pray to give thanks for what you already have. See what you should be grateful for, and there will be more things in your life to be grateful for. Welcome evermore to gods and men is the self helping man. All tongues greet all honors crown; eyes follow with desire. The secret of fortune is joy in our hands. We're told, instructed by biblical wisdom, knock and the door will be answered. Askand ye shall receive. Well, you need to help yourself first. But i suppose one who is knocking very often, is one who is prepared for the door to be opened. And knows that they may have to knock on many different doors