Because pity will result in people aiding the pitiful, most people consider it a positive thing.Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche,  however, believed that pity causes an otherwise normal person to feel the suffering  of others; "Pity makes suffering contagious," he says  . He felt that it is important not to make oneself feel superior to the person you are taking pity on. This imbalance could result in retaliation against the help. People value their sense of pride, and pity can negatively affect the situation.

As I pointed out previously it is very commendable to help someone in need but caution must be taken before help is rendered because there are people out there who will take from the needy to line their own pockets and I recommend all hard luck stories be fully checked out before giving..