Quote by William Pitt

Poverty, of course, is no disgrace, but it is damned annoying.

Poverty, of course, is no disgrace, but it is damned annoyin

Summary

This quote acknowledges that poverty is not inherently shameful or humiliating. However, it emphasizes the frustration and inconvenience that accompanies being poor. It implies that while poverty itself may not carry a stigma, the practical difficulties it presents can be irritating and burdensome to the individual experiencing it.

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