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A man was worried that the seedlings he planted were not growing well. He then pulled the seedlings, thinking, "Let's help them grow longer. As a result, all the seedlings died. Those who try to help the seedlings grow are not only not benefiting nature, they are hurting it.
The chief of the helpers is a seedling. It is not beneficial, and it is also harmful.
Pulling on the seedling does not grow it, but instead weakens it. ref
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