Quote by Jerome K. Jerome

It is easy enough to say that poverty is no crime. No; if it were men wouldn't be ashamed of it. It is a blunder, though, and is punished as such. A poor man is despised the whole world over.

It is easy enough to say that poverty is no crime. No; if it

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This quote suggests that while poverty may not be technically considered a crime, it is seen as a mistake or an error. If poverty were truly acceptable, individuals wouldn't feel ashamed of it. However, society tends to despise and look down upon those who are poor, leading to their marginalization and stigma. The quote implies that poverty is not only a socio-economic condition but also a source of social judgment and punishment.

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