Argument Quote by Paul Harvey

I was particularly talking with respect to aid, because that to me is one area that can make people so dependent, and unfortunately, that…

— Wangari Maathai

Dependency is death to initiative, to risk-taking and opportunity. It's time to stop the spread of government dependency and fight it like the poison…

— Mitt Romney

Promoting dependency is the Democratic Party's vocation. It knows that almost all entitlements are forever, and those that are not - e.g., the lifetime…

— George Will

“Certain leaders and politicians intentionally maintain conditions of poverty and hardship to secure their own power. Instead of implementing lasting solutions, they exploit people’s…

— De philosopher DJ Kyos

I have seen that traditional approaches to charity and aid don't solve problems of poverty. In fact, too often they create dependence.

— Jacqueline Novogratz

Anyone who doesn't think the welfare-industrial complex is trying to increase dependency isn't paying attention.

— Howie Carr

“In places where government priorities and market imperatives create a world so capricious that to help a neighbor is to risk your ability to…

— Katherine Boo

“The typical poverty program creates dependency, robs people of dignity, stifles initiative, and can foster a “What have you done for me lately?” sense…

— Barry Asmus

Poor people have the desire to prosper but their mindset stop them.

— Matthew Ashimolowo

Poverty is the only load which is the heavier the more loved ones there are to assist in bearing it.

— Jean Paul

Poverty breeds lack of self-reliance

— Daniel Deleon

“The spirit of poverty always causes a person to do two things: blame their circumstance for their lack, and feel entitled.”

— Kynan Bridges