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Hear the words of George Soros, a man both praised and condemned, who declared: “My foundations support people in the country who care about an open society. It's their work that I'm supporting. So it's not me doing it. But I can empower them. I can support them, and I can help them.” In these words lies a truth as old as civilization: no single man, however wealthy or powerful, can build freedom alone. The work of liberty belongs to the people themselves, yet the wise know that power and resources, when shared, can become the wind that carries others forward.

The ancients knew this principle well. For in Athens, the city of democracy, wealthy patrons gave gifts to the polis—not to rule it, but to strengthen the citizens who governed themselves. They funded theaters, schools, and temples, believing that their wealth was not an end, but a tool to nurture the common good. So too does Soros’s voice echo this lineage: the power of wealth is not in domination, but in empowerment, in giving strength to those who already carry the torch of freedom.

Consider the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. In those days, the people longed for light after decades of shadow. It was not Soros alone who brought about change, but the movements of students, workers, and dissidents who risked their lives for truth. Yet through his foundations, he gave them resources, schools, and channels for their voices. He did not act as the hero himself, but as one who strengthened the heroes already rising. This is the meaning of his words: the hand that gives does not fight the battle, but it can arm those who do.

History offers us another example in the life of Andrew Carnegie, who in the nineteenth century poured his fortune into libraries across America. Carnegie did not write the books, nor teach the children who would read them. Yet by building places of learning, he empowered millions to pursue knowledge, to lift themselves from poverty into dignity. His wealth alone could not change society, but when placed in the service of others, it became a seedbed for progress. In the same way, Soros reminds us that the greatest gift is not control, but support.

Thus, O seeker, learn this: true power is not in claiming glory, but in enabling others to shine. To support is not weakness, but strength—the strength to step aside and let others lead, the strength to see one’s role not as master, but as ally. The greatest leaders in history have been those who raised up others, who made their people strong, and who understood that freedom is not granted from above but built from below.

Let your spirit, then, be humble and generous. Ask yourself: how may I help? How may I empower those around me, rather than seeking all credit for myself? For in giving strength to others, you multiply your own. The wise farmer does not hoard his seeds; he scatters them, knowing they will return a hundredfold in the harvest. So too with human effort: the gift of resources, of time, of teaching, of encouragement—all these empower others to create the world we dream of.

In practice, live this lesson daily. Support those in your community who work for justice, for knowledge, for compassion. Give what you can—not only wealth, but time, skill, and voice. Remember that even small acts of support ripple outward, creating strength greater than your own. And know that to empower others is to leave behind a legacy far stronger than one person’s solitary achievements.

So I say unto you: heed the wisdom of Soros’s words. The work of an open society cannot rest upon one man’s shoulders; it belongs to the people themselves. But to empower, to support, to help—this is the role of those with means and vision. Be such a person, and you will find that your life becomes not a monument to self, but a foundation upon which freedom may stand for generations.