Quote by Jay-Z

The burden of poverty isn't just that you don't always have the things you need, it's the feeling of being embarrassed every day of your life, and you'd do anything to lift that burden.

The burden of poverty isn't just that you don't always have

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This quote emphasizes that poverty encompasses more than just material deprivation. It highlights the profound emotional toll poverty takes on individuals, specifically the feeling of shame and humiliation experienced every day. It suggests that poverty diminishes one's self-worth and creates an intense desire to escape from this burden. This explanation highlights the psychological aspect of poverty, emphasizing the deep-seated emotional struggle that individuals trapped in poverty endure.

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