Parable (№ 76694)

Small clay jug of water stood on the table. In the corner of the room lying on the bed, sick, thirsty.
"Drink! To drink..." - the minute he asked.
Loved ones weren't home, they left, leaving him alone. The patient's plea was so plaintive that even the pitcher could not resist. He was filled with compassion, and with tremendous effort and rolled to the bedside, stopping near his hand. The patient opened his eyes, and his eye fell on the jug. The sight he was filled with amazement and relief.
Gathering all his strength, the patient lifted the jug and held it against hot from the heat of her lips, but then realized that the jug is empty... the Last of his strength the patient has spent in order to throw the jug into the wall. The shattered into useless pieces of clay.
Do not be like the patient - do not turn in pieces of clay those who are keen to help you. Even if their attempts are futile, assess on merit the effort...