Quote by Samuel Johnson

All the arguments which are brought to represent poverty as no evil show it evidently to be a great evil.

All the arguments which are brought to represent poverty as

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This quote highlights that despite attempts to argue that poverty is not a severe issue, its underlying nature demonstrates that it is indeed a significant evil. The quote suggests that the various reasons presented in defense of poverty's harmlessness ultimately fail to negate its detrimental impact. Through this statement, the speaker emphasizes the undeniable negativity and detrimental effects posed by poverty, contradicting any attempts to downplay its seriousness.

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