“The poor of the world cannot be made rich by the redistribution of wealth. Poverty can't be eliminated by punishing people who've escaped poverty, taking their money and giving it as a reward to people who have failed to escape.”
Quote by P. J. O'Rourke
Work
All the Trouble in the World: The Lighter Side of Overpopulation, Famine, Ecological Disaster, Ethnic Hatred, Plague, and Poverty
This book takes a satirical look at serious global problems, offering a light-hearted perspective on overpopulation, famine, ecological disasters, ethnic hatred, plague, and poverty. more
Author
P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke, born on November 14, 1947, is a renowned satirical writer known for his humorous and satirical commentary on political and social issues. His distinctive writing style, characterized by wit and sharpness, has won him a wide readership. more
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