Many are the strange chances of the world… and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter. ~The Silmarillion

My Take – If you are relying on the strong person to be there to aid or protect you in time of need, you can be assured that the world will fall in on you when you are alone.  You, and you alone, are responsible for you.  No matter your circumstances or beliefs, you have something to contribute, most of all in your own life.  History is full of stories where a small action made by a nameless person turned the course of history on a dime.  The same can happen in a personal history.  The choice of whether or not to do the small things in your life can lead to your ability to deal with the big things that are thrown at you.