Hee that’s fed at anothers hand may stay long ere he be full.

The quote “Hee that’s fed at anothers hand may stay long ere he be full” by George Herbert essentially means that a person who is dependent on others for their needs may have to wait a long time before they are satisfied. This is because they are not in control of their own resources or circumstances.

The quote highlights the importance of self-reliance and independence. When one depends on someone else for sustenance, whether literal or metaphorical, they must abide by the provider’s timeline and generosity. The dependent person cannot decide when or how much they receive; instead, it is determined by the provider’s discretion.

In today’s world, this idea can be applied to various aspects of life including career growth, financial stability, and personal development. For instance, in terms of career growth, if an employee solely relies on their boss for promotions or opportunities without taking any initiative themselves (like acquiring new skills), then they might have to wait longer than necessary to advance in their career.

Similarly from a financial perspective, those relying solely on others (like parents or partners) for money might find themselves financially insecure if those people can no longer provide support.

In terms of personal development too – if we always rely on validation from others to feel good about ourselves rather than cultivating self-esteem and confidence internally – we may end up feeling unfulfilled as external validation can often be inconsistent.

Thus this quote encourages us to strive towards self-sufficiency and autonomy so that our satisfaction isn’t tied up with someone else’s actions but rather under our own control.