Ashamed Quote by Pericles
“As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it, the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Pericles' Funeral Oration, Athens, 431 BC
Shame lies not in poverty but in failing to act to improve one's condition.
In simple terms: Being poor isn’t shameful; inaction is.
Key Takeaway
Take practical steps out poverty.
Themes
poverty
responsibility
social ethics
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- public policy
- community aid
Key Concepts
self‑improvement
economic mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical measures can individuals take?
- How can society support those in poverty?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate systemic barriers to escape poverty.
