A great philosopher has stated that the worst evil of...

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A great philosopher has stated that the worst evil of poverty is, that it makes folks ridiculous, by which, I hope, he only means that, as in the above case, it places them in incongruous positions.

James Payn
Quote by James Payn about philosophy, poverty, hope.
James Payn

James Payn 1830 - 1898, english novelist

Life period: 1830 - 1898
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