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A Jewish woman had two chickens. One got sick, so the woman made chicken soup out of the other one to help the sick one
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"A Jewish woman had two chickens. One got sick, so the woman made chicken soup out of the other one to help the sick one get well"

- Henny Youngman

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This quote by Henny Youngman is an amusing method of highlighting the concept of self-sacrifice. The Jewish woman in the quote is willing to quit among her chickens in order to help the other one get better. This is an effective example of how people can be willing to put the requirements of others before their own. It also speaks to the idea of the significance of neighborhood and how people can come together to help each other in times of need. The quote likewise highlights the idea of resourcefulness and how people can utilize what they need to help others. The female in the quote is able to utilize her resources to make something that can assist the sick chicken. This is a terrific example of how people can utilize their resources to assist others in requirement.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Henny Youngman between March 16, 1906 and February 24, 1998. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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