Quote by Thabo Mbeki

The poor prey on one another because their lives offer no hope and communicate the tragic message to these human beings that they have no possibility to attain a decent standard of living.

The poor prey on one another because their lives offer no ho

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are living in poverty often resort to exploiting or harming one another due to a lack of opportunities and bleak circumstances. The absence of hope and the inability to improve their living conditions lead these individuals to believe that they have no chance of achieving a better life. Consequently, they may engage in negative behaviors as a means of survival or as an expression of their desperation.

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