Dated form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

To help in one way but proceed to harm in another.

If one gives someone enough freedom of action, they may destroy themselves by foolish actions.

You should always make the best out of difficult situations.

Seek to dispel ill-will before a day’s end, and not to act upon desires for vengeance.

The property of being giving; generousness.

It is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something (for themselves) than to do it for them (on an ongoing basis).