Literary notes about aid (AI summary)
The term "aid" in literature operates as a multifaceted symbol of assistance, support, and empowerment across diverse scenarios. In historical and heroic narratives, it often designates tangible help in battle or strategy—for instance, the strategic aid provided by a cavalry in conflict [1] or the crucial support rendered in state endeavors [2]. In a more abstract and symbolic sense, "aid" underscores moments of enlightenment or recovery, such as when inner reflection compensates for physical weakness [3] or when divine protection reinforces moral authority [4]. Whether manifesting as military reinforcement, emotional succor, or intellectual inspiration, the word consistently conveys that success and survival are frequently achievable only through the collaborative efforts or timely intervention of others [5][6].
- Having likewise repulsed from our walls an invasion of the Sabines, he routed them by the aid of his cavalry, and subdued them.
— from Cicero's Tusculan Disputations by Marcus Tullius Cicero - The great aid rendered by Algeria to France during the European War led the French Government to introduce new laws.
— from The New Gresham Encyclopedia. A to Amide by Various - Indeed, my knees began to give way of their own mere motion; but reflection came to my aid.
— from She by H. Rider Haggard - He that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - Duryodhana’s jealousy being aroused, he resolved to ruin his cousins, with the aid of his uncle Çakuni, a skilful gamester.
— from A History of Sanskrit Literature by Arthur Anthony Macdonell - Let him aid his fancy by conceiving these points to be of different colours, the better to prevent their coalition and confusion.
— from A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume
