Quote by George Orwell

Poverty frees them from ordinary standards of behaviour, just as money frees people from work.

Poverty frees them from ordinary standards of behaviour, jus

Summary

This quote suggests that poverty can sometimes lead to a lack of adherence to social norms and expectations. When people are impoverished, they may not be able to conform to the ordinary standards of behavior due to their limited resources and struggles to meet basic needs. In contrast, the quote also implies that having money can free individuals from the necessity of work and the constraints it brings, allowing them more freedom to deviate from societal expectations. Overall, the quote highlights how poverty and wealth can have contrasting influences on individual behavior.

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Money Freedom Poverty George Orwell Down And Out In Paris And London

By George Orwell

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