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Poverty ... It is life near the bone, where it is sweetest.
Poverty ... It is life near the bone, where it is sweetest.
In a country well governed poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed wealth is something read more
In a country well governed poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed wealth is something to be ashamed of.
When you're really poor, everything you see
is something you can't have.
When you're really poor, everything you see
is something you can't have.
For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
Patiently bear the burden of poverty.
[Lat., Paupertatis onus patienter ferre memento.]
Patiently bear the burden of poverty.
[Lat., Paupertatis onus patienter ferre memento.]
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver
him in time of trouble.
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver
him in time of trouble.
Content with poverty, my soul I arm;
And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm.
Content with poverty, my soul I arm;
And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm.
As society advances the standard of poverty rises.
As society advances the standard of poverty rises.
