Quote by Don Herold

Poverty must have many satisfactions, else there would not be so many poor people.

Poverty must have many satisfactions, else there would not b

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of poverty and suggests that there might be certain states of satisfaction or contentment that poor individuals experience, despite their lack of material wealth. It implies that poverty might offer some intangible benefits or fulfill certain needs that are not dependent on monetary resources. By acknowledging the existence of these potential satisfactions, the quote questions why poverty persists despite its negative connotations and challenges conventional assumptions about the relationship between wealth and happiness.

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By Don Herold

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