“Wrote my way out of the hood...thought my way out of poverty! Don't tell me that knowledge isn't power. Education changes everything.” — Brandi L. Bates Copy Share Image
It is easy enough to say that poverty is no crime. No; if it were men wouldn't be ashamed of it. It… — Jerome K. Jerome Copy Share Image
The happy and powerful do not go into exile, and there are no surer guarantees of equality among men than poverty and… — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
The real proof of spiritual poverty is to patiently endure the loss of worldly goods and without any regret when it pleases… — John Calvin Copy Share Image
The first Western attempt to save Africa from itself was in the late 19th century. It was led by Christian missionaries who… — Andrew Mwenda Copy Share Image
Corruption in state-owned enterprises and other public institutions has undermined our government's programs to address poverty and unemployment. — Cyril Ramaphosa Copy Share Image
Hunger wakes you for work, Failure makes you to achieve, Poverty pushes you to earn, Problems keep you alert. Makes life sweeter… — Babloo Copy Share Image
“The material used to make MONEY should be changed from paper to RUBBER. So people can STRETCH it to make both ends… — Nelson M. Lubao Copy Share Image
In the greatest difficulties, in the heaviest trials, in the deepest poverty and necessities, He has never failed me; but because I… — George Muller Copy Share Image
My wife spent a lot of time on what we do from a civic contribution giving perspective, for a number of years,… — Steve Ballmer Copy Share Image
“I have an old hat which is not worth three francs, I have a coat which lacks buttons in front, my shirt… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
Today there are a huge number of think tanks working on poverty-related issues; there are books written on the topic; and university… — Sasha Abramsky Copy Share Image
If extreme poverty is allowed to increase, it will give rise to new problems, including new diseases that will spread from countries… — Peter Singer Copy Share Image
As a reporter, you know the tropes of how stories on poverty work in any country. A reporter will go to an… — Katherine Boo Copy Share Image
“When we do those things, we’re actually filling a void in our lives with debt. It’s a slow but sure self-destructive process,… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“Did poverty in itself lead to moral failings, such as crime? Was "goodness" something that could be objectified and measured? Did society… — Jean Thompson Copy Share Image
I have been very strongly advocating that poverty must not be used as an excuse to continue child labour. It perpetuates poverty.… — Kailash Satyarthi Copy Share Image
Military inclusion has never been a central demand from trans populations, who consistently name criminalization, immigration enforcement, poverty and joblessness as top… — Dean Spade Copy Share Image
Poverty doesn’t give you strength or teach you lessons about perseverance. No, poverty only teaches you how to be poor. — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
“But I had no idea what I looked like. Children may feel epic and large to theyselves and yet be only scraps… — Sebastian Barry Copy Share Image
“Those who see poverty looking for human slaves to capture, will tell you they saw him holding the handcuffs of laziness.” — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
While Obama's economic policies have failed to spur growth, our anti-poverty programs have long failed to promote upward mobility and move people… — Charles Boustany Copy Share Image
“To be rich and talented at the same time is rare but possible, but the most talented; the genius, is the one… — Michael Bassey Johnson Copy Share Image
“So I say a name, even if self-bestowed, is better than a number. In the register of the potter's field I shall… — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
I don't want to be an apologist for poverty, but I can't stand waste, useless spending, wasted energy and having to live… — Jose Mujica Copy Share Image
If we continue to tolerate this level of poverty in our cities, and go along with eviction as commonplace in poor neighborhoods,… — Matthew Desmond Copy Share Image
The poor themselves can create a poverty-free world. All we have to do is to free them from the chains that we… — Muhammad Yunus Copy Share Image
Let us contemplate the humility of the Son of God born into poverty. Let us imitate him by sharing with those who… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Countries should think of Haiti not as a place where to do charity but a place where to invest and do business.… — Laurent Lamothe Copy Share Image
We should always be realistic about our needs, steer clear of this over indulgence & self imposed poverty nonsense. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The fact that anyone lives in America is the single reason poverty is never a death sentence, and transforms it instead into… — Chuck Norris Copy Share Image
“When great men die in the race of life, they continue to live because the world can still benefit from their products.” — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
“It doesn’t matter how long you live on planet earth, if by the time your whole life has evaporated, you have not… — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
A job is the best cure for poverty, and that's why economic development and job creation has been my principle focus. — Luther Strange Copy Share Image
The combined efforts of millions of concerned citizens could do wonders to help the impoverished. The American people are ready for action! — Barbara Boxer Copy Share Image
For people to escape poverty for good, we need better policies that support work, strengthen families, and move America forward. — Charles Boustany Copy Share Image
Genius in poverty is never feared, because nature, though liberal in her gifts in one instance, is forgetful in another. — Benjamin Haydon Copy Share Image
We do not wish to impoverish the environment any further, and yet we cannot for a moment forget the grim poverty of… — Indira Gandhi Copy Share Image
“You can turn all your imaginations and dreams into tangible products if only you will invest your time into working hard to… — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
I'm fluffy and I'm not as pretty naked as I once was. Duh, its called life without good genes, proper diet, regular… — Rock Cowles Copy Share Image
