Poverty Quote by Latin Proverb

Poverty is not simply having no money - it is isolation, vulnerability, humiliation and mistrust.

— Megan Lee

Poverty wants some things, Luxury many things, Avarice all things

— Benjamin Franklin

“Lack of money is no poverty.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Poverty is the deprivation of opportunity.

— Amartya Sen

Poverty has its advantages. When you're that poor what would you have that anyone would want? Except your peace of mind. Your dignity. Your…

— Ana Castillo

To have nothing is not poverty. [Lat., Non est paupertas, Nestor, habere nihil.]

— Martial

poverty denotes a lack of necessities and simplicity a lack of needs.

— Dervla Murphy

Last night my teacher taught me the lesson of Poverty: Having nothing and wanting nothing.

— Rumi

Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things.

— Anonymous

Poverty is a result of lack of opportunity. Lack of opportunity is about being without power, without being in a position to make choices.

— Winnie Byanyima

Poverty is about low, self-esteem and a lack of role models and opportunities. Without money, people resort to de-dignifying activities in order to support…

— John Hope Bryant

Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.

— Anonymous