It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by poverty.
~ Juvenal
The lack of money is the root of all evil.
~ Mark Twain
One thing I’ve noticed is that the houses you built for your cars are far bigger and much nicer than the houses we have for our families.
~ Christian from a third world nation
John Steinbeck.The Grapes of Wrath
My grandfather was a socialist.
I am not. However, I cannot be harsh in my judgment of his political leanings. He knew hunger, real hunger. I have not. He had to struggle with the fact that he could not feed his children. I have known my share of difficulties, but so far I have always been able to put nutritious food in front of my children.
