Quote by George Bernard Shaw

What is the matter with the poor is poverty; what is the matter with the rich is uselessness.

What is the matter with the poor is poverty; what is the mat

Summary

This quote suggests that the fundamental issue faced by the poor is their lack of means, or poverty. However, for the rich, the issue lies in their lack of purpose or usefulness in society. It implies that wealth alone does not necessarily contribute to one's significance or usefulness to others. While the poor are hindered by their financial circumstances, the rich may struggle with finding meaning or direction in life, raising questions about the true value of wealth in one's existence.

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