Quote by Finley Peter Dunne

One of the strangest things about life is that the poor, who need the money the most, are the ones that never have it.

One of the strangest things about life is that the poor, who

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of life where those who are in dire need of financial resources, the poor, often find themselves lacking in money. It points out the unfortunate reality that poverty tends to perpetuate itself, creating a cycle that is difficult to break free from. The quote suggests a sense of irony, emphasizing the socio-economic inequality that exists and the inability of those most affected by poverty to escape its grasp.

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Poverty

By Finley Peter Dunne

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