Quote by Josh Billings

I am a poor man, but I have this consolation: I am poor by accident, not by design.

I am a poor man, but I have this consolation: I am poor by a

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds comfort in their poverty as it is not a result of their own choices or inadequacies. They perceive their financial situation as a matter of circumstance rather than a reflection of their abilities or efforts. The quote implies that the speaker takes solace in knowing that their poverty is not a deliberate outcome, providing some relief and maintaining a sense of self-worth despite their economic struggles.

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Poverty

By Josh Billings

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