The inevitable consequence of poverty is dependence.
Interpretation
Poverty leads to a lack of independence and self-sufficiency.
This quote by Samuel Johnson emphasizes that when individuals or communities experience poverty, they often become reliant on others for support and resources. This dependence can limit their ability to make choices and pursue opportunities, ultimately trapping them in a cycle of need and vulnerability.
In practice
In a speech about social justice, one may reference this quote to highlight the importance of addressing poverty.
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He that reads and grows no wiser seldom suspects his own deficiency, but complains of hard words and obscure sentences, and asks why books are written which cannot be understood.
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