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Victor Hugo Novelist, Poet
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"At a certain depth of distress, the poor, in their stupor, groan no longer over evil, and are no longer thankful for good."

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Sri Chinmoy Spiritual Teacher, Poet, Musician
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"Mysticism, poor mysticism! When it is oversimplified and underestimated, it comes down from its original sphere and stands beside religion."

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Steve Martin Comedian, Actor, Writer
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"Anyway, seeking work is a tad difficult given the poor design of the streets with their prohibitive curbs and driveways that don't quite line up."

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Russell Brand Comedian, Actor
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"Anyone who's been poor and gets rich is stalked by guilt and fear. Guilt because you know it isn't fair, that life hasn't changed for everyone"

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J. K. Rowling Novelist, Screenwriter
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"The poor things keep calling in those – those pumbles, I think they're called – you know, the ones who mend pipes and things – " "Plumbers?" " – exactly, yes, but of course they're flummoxed."

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