We are born not to gain nehama dekesufa (bread of shame), a free handout, so Hilel with his few words describes a purpose. ?? ??? ??? ?? ?? ??? if I am not for myself to work and improve myself, who is? ?????? ????? ?? ??? and if I only care for myself, what am I, an animal? ?? ????? ????? if not now when? A person does not know how long one lives?
