Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois

To be a poor man is hard, but to be a poor race in a land of dollars is the very bottom of hardships.

To be a poor man is hard, but to be a poor race in a land of

Summary

This quote highlights the profound difficulty experienced by marginalized communities living in wealthier societies. While poverty itself is a challenging situation, being part of a marginalized race in a society primarily driven by material wealth exacerbates the hardship. The quote suggests that poverty can be more unbearable for individuals who lack socioeconomic privilege and may face systemic barriers and discrimination, making it harder for them to escape poverty and achieve upward mobility.

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Poverty

By W. E. B. Du Bois

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