Quote by Bill Vaughan

It would be nice if the poor were to get even half of the money that is spent in studying them.

It would be nice if the poor were to get even half of the mo

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This quote, attributed to American writer and satirist Kin Hubbard, criticizes the irony of resources allocated towards studying poverty rather than directly addressing it. The quote conveys the sentiment that it would be more beneficial if a substantial portion of the funding allocated to studying poverty were actually invested in directly helping impoverished individuals. It highlights the discrepancy between the funds allocated for research and analysis versus those allocated for direct aid, suggesting the need for a more practical approach to alleviate poverty.

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