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A poor man is all schemes.

A poor man is all schemes.

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who is lacking wealth or material resources often resorts to devising strategies or schemes in order to survive or improve their situation. It implies that poverty can lead individuals to constantly strategize and seek alternative means to make ends meet, highlighting the resourcefulness and survival instincts that can arise as a result of difficult circumstances.

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