Confucius
Philosopher
"In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of."
Countries Of The World quotes
Countries Of The World
33 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Thomas Jefferson
Politician, Founding Father
"Every man has two countries: his own and France."
John Stuart Mill
Philosopher, Political Economist
"It is only in the backward countries of the world that increased production is still an important object."
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