Quote by Orson Scott Card

It's the middle class that feels the luxury of being able to have causes.

It's the middle class that feels the luxury of being able to

Summary

This quote suggests that those belonging to the middle class have the privilege and ability to support various causes. Unlike those in lower socioeconomic classes who are more preoccupied with meeting their basic needs, individuals in the middle class can afford to dedicate time and resources to philanthropy or activism. They have the luxury to choose which causes they believe in and actively contribute towards them, highlighting the relative freedom and comfort afforded to this particular social group.

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