Dan Groat quote: Doing without will wear on you until temptation

“It is bad enough when rich Christians show little concern for the poor, but when they moan about their lot, they show contempt not only for the poor but also for the generosity of God.”

Poverty Contentment

Book:Good news to the poor: The Gospel Through Social Involvement

Source: Good news to the poor: The Gospel Through Social Involvement

“Fear is one of the persistent hounds of hell that dog the footsteps of the poor, the dispossessed, the disinherited. There is nothing new or recent about fear—it is doubtless as old as the life of man on the planet. Fears are of many kinds—fear of objects, fear of people, fear of the future, fear of nature, fear of the unknown, fear of old age, fear of disease, and fear of life itself. Then there is fear which has to do with aspects of experience and detailed states of mind. Our homes, institutions, prisons, churches, are crowded with people who are hounded by day and harrowed by night because of some fear that lurks ready to spring into action as soon as one is alone, or as soon as the lights go out, or as soon as one’s social defenses are temporarily removed. The ever-present fear that besets the vast poor, the economically and socially insecure, is a fear of still a different breed. It is a climate closing in; it is like the fog in San Francisco or in London. It is nowhere in particular yet everywhere. It is a mood which one carries around with himself, distilled from the acrid conflict with which his days are surrounded. It has its roots deep in the heart of the relations between the weak and the strong, between the controllers of environment and those who are controlled by it. When the basis of such fear is analyzed, it is clear that it arises out of the sense of isolation and helplessness in the face of the varied dimensions of violence to which the underprivileged are exposed. Violence, precipitate and stark, is the sire of the fear of such people. It is spawned by the perpetual threat of violence everywhere. Of course, physical violence is the most obvious cause. But here, it is important to point out, a particular kind of physical violence or its counterpart is evidenced; it is violence that is devoid of the element of contest. It is what is feared by the rabbit that cannot ultimately escape the hounds.”

Inspirational Poverty Power Violence Human Rights

Author:Howard Thurman

“Only education, self-respect and rational qualities will uplift the down-trodden.”

Education Poverty Rationality

Author:Periyar E.V. Ramasamy

“Millennials: We lost the genetic lottery. We graduated high school into terrorist attacks and wars. We graduated college into a recession and mounds of debt. We will never acquire the financial cushion, employment stability, and material possessions of our parents. We are often more educated, experienced, informed, and digitally fluent than prior generations, yet are constantly haunted by the trauma of coming of age during the detonation of the societal structure we were born into. But perhaps we are overlooking the silver lining. We will have less money to buy the material possessions that entrap us. We will have more compassion and empathy because our struggles have taught us that even the most privileged can fall from grace. We will have the courage to pursue our dreams because we have absolutely nothing to lose. We will experience the world through backpacking, couch surfing, and carrying on interesting conversations with adventurers in hostels because our bank accounts can't supply the Americanized resorts. Our hardships will obligate us to develop spiritual and intellectual substance. Maybe having roommates and buying our clothes at thrift stores isn't so horrible as long as we are making a point to pursue genuine happiness.”

America Poverty Generations Millennials Recession Millennial Authors Baby Boomers Millennial Writers American Authors

Author:Maggie Young

“My mother often said, as long as a person is happy at work, then poverty is nothing to be ashamed of.”

Work Poverty

Author:Yu Hua

“Free your mind. Disentangle your mindset from what can set your mind from your true purpose. Dare when you have to. Enjoy when it is a must. Relax when there is the need to, but, don’t spend the time. Don’t let wealth be a hindrance to fulfilling your true you. Don’t let poverty captivate your true you. Don’t let the environment engulf your true purpose; if possible flee to be free to dare. We all have excuses. Yourself is the most important factor in fulfilling your true you. Free your mind!!!”

“The church wanted us to give out food to malnourished children, but they didn't want us to question why they were malnourished to begin with.”

Poverty Social Justice Charity Social Activism Honduras

Book:Don't Be Afraid, Gringo

Source: Don't Be Afraid, Gringo

“It's hard not to feel happy when you make someone smile.”

Life Inspirational Inspiration Happiness Inspirational Quotes Life Quotes Inspiring Positive Positive Thinking Inspire Living Optimism Smile Happy Optimistic Happiness Quotes Positive Life Positive Affirmation

Author:Roy T. Bennett

“Sometimes when you had nothing at all and it was raining and you were alone in the flat, it was wonderful to know that you could have something even though it was only a cup of black and bitter coffee. a”

Poverty Coffee Coffee Quotes

Book:A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Source: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

“We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.”

Suffering Poverty Gender Discrimination

Author:Nelson Mandel

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