Quote by Emma Thompson

I don't think people understand that being poor means you have to work from dawn until dusk just to survive through the day. I think there's some notion that poor people lie about all day not doing anything.

I don't think people understand that being poor means you ha

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's frustration towards the misconception surrounding poverty. In the statement, they highlight the misconception that poor individuals are lazy and idle, emphasizing that being poor often requires relentless hard work from morning till night simply to meet basic needs. The speaker implies that this perception is flawed, encouraging others to recognize the difficulties and constant struggle faced by those in poverty.

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