Quote by Thomas Fuller

Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the highest degree, while the other is in distress, try whether one side ;of the face can smile while the other is pinched.

Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the h

Summary

This quote suggests that it is impossible for a society to flourish if one segment of the population thrives while another suffers. The quote uses the metaphor of a face to emphasize the idea that a society cannot be truly prosperous if there is a stark contrast between the well-being of different social classes. Just as it is unnatural and impossible for one side of a face to smile while the other side is in pain, societal prosperity requires equal benefits and well-being for all members of the community.

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By Thomas Fuller

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