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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.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that
which he hath given will he read more
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that
which he hath given will he pay him again.
Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
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.
Poverty is the step-mother of genius.
Poverty is the step-mother of genius.
Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him.
Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the
poor is their poverty.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the
poor is their poverty.
