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“It is a common condition of being poor...you are always afraid that the good things in your life are temporary, that someone can take them away, because you have no power beyond your own brute strength to stop them.”

Quote by Rick Bragg

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Rick Bragg is an American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on Southern life. His work often delves into social issues such as race, class, and gender, and is praised for its vivid storytelling and insightful analysis. more

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