Giving!

A common phrase that is frequently misunderstood: to give is better than to receive.
The misunderstanding comes from a mistranslation that has become standard.
The original actually said that: to be in a position to give is better than to be in a position of need.
I know you will instantly appreciate the huge difference between the two.
The standard version has led to a general perception that receiving is bad - that is just poor maths - someone has to be receiving for you to be giving.