Some educationalists think that the aim of education is merely to give knowledge. They want students to read books and do nothing else. Others think that knowledge alone is not enough; only that which enables one to earn his or her living can be called education. Still other believe that education should aim solely at making good citizens and real patriots. As a matter of fact , education should aim at all these three things put togrther. It should give people knowledge, make them self-sufficient and enable them to serve others. 

The word ‘living’ in the passage means-

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After help, we can use object + infinitive (with or without to).

Can you help me (to) find my ring? (NOT Can you help me finding my ring?)
Thank you so much for helping us (to) repair the car.
Our main task is to help the company (to) become profitable.

Help can also be followed directly by an infinitive without an object.

Would you like to help pack?

If you say that you cannot/can’t help doing something (especially in British English), you mean that you can’t stop yourself, even if you don’t want to do it.

She’s a selfish woman, but somehow you can’t help liking her.
Excuse me – I couldn’t help overhearing what you said.
Sorry I broke the cup – I couldn’t help it.

Can’t help can be followed by but + infinitive (without to), with the same meaning as can’t help verb + ing. This is common in American English.

I can’t help but wonder what I should do next.

 

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