Just think what would have happened if Yosef felt inhibited and refrained from presenting his plan to Pharaoh!
In the beginning of Parashat Miketz, Pharaoh calls upon Yosef - the reputed dream-interpreter - to uncover the meaning behind his peculiar dream. As we know, Yosef does that and more. After predicting the impending years of plenty and famine, Yosef advises revamping the economic system and establishing a thorough conservation policy throughout the country. Many have wondered how did Yosef, a foreign prisoner, convicted of a most severe crime, dare open his mouth and offer unsolicited advice before the royal court? He was asked simply to interpret the dream; how did he have the gall to proceed even further and express his plans for the agricultural stability of the Egyptian empire?
Some have answered very simply, how could Yosef not have offered advice! If one finds himself in a position to help hundreds of thousands of people, he just does it. As Yosef prophetically saw the devastation of famine, this was no time to ask questions or worry about saying too much. The situation arose when he had to go ahead and speak up. Just think what would have happened if Yosef felt inhibited and refrained from presenting his plan to Pharaoh!
Although we generally do not find ourselves in a position to save thousands of lives, we often do encounter situations where our assistance could prove critical. We learn from Yosef that when these situations arise we must not question ourselves. If we can help, we have the obligation to do so.