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International development aid is based on the Robin Hood principle: take from the rich and give to the poor.

Quotes by Angus Deaton

The globalization that has rescued so many in poor countries has harmed some people in rich countries, as factories and jobs migrated to where labor is cheaper.

Quotes by Angus Deaton

Poor people, people of color - especially are much more likely to be found in prison than in institutions of higher education.

Quotes by Angela Davis

Uncertainty is not an indication of poor leadership; it underscores the need for leadership.

Quotes by Andy Stanley

Poor fellow, he suffers from files.

Quotes by Aneurin Bevan

Income taxes are very poor at generating income from automation because the gains are realized by technology companies that are experts at not paying taxes.

Quotes by Andrew Yang

Civil rights leaders are involved in helping poor people. That's what I've been doing all my life.

Quotes by Andrew Young

In India there are more poor people in three states... than there are in the whole of sub-Saharan Africa.

Quotes by Andrew Mitchell

Most problems in poor countries are locally generated even though international factors do play a role.

Quotes by Andrew Mwenda

The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people.

Quotes by Andrew Johnson

I wanted to be successful. I definitely didn't want to be poor.

Quotes by Andrew Cherng

'Give me your poor.' It didn't say, 'Give me your poor who can afford a $680 citizenship.' If I had my way, it would be free. If I had my way, the state would subsidize every eligible application, period.

Quotes by Andrew Cuomo

There's so many politicians who have given politics a pretty poor name... their actions have been demonstrated to be part of their over-enthusiasm to get reelected.

Quotes by Andrew Forrest

We no longer live in a world that is neatly divided between rich and well-educated countries, and poor and badly-educated ones.

Quotes by Andreas Schleicher

My dad grew up really poor in Mississippi. I paid attention to that because I thought that's a healthier thing to pay attention to than, like, some statue of a great-great-great grandfather who has no connection to my life.

Quotes by Anderson Cooper

It is only the poor who pay cash, and that not from virtue, but because they are refused credit.

Quotes by Anatole France

I thank fate for having made me born poor. Poverty taught me the true value of the gifts useful to life.

Quotes by Anatole France

I think Millennials are more progressive, more socially progressive, much more concerned about economic issues that impact the poor and middle class, and so that basically shows me that the Democratic party will have a bright future.

Quotes by Ana Kasparian

If all schools become privatized in the U.S., the poor wouldn't be given vouchers for 'school choice.' They would have no choices.

Quotes by Ana Kasparian

Unless I move to a desert island with poor reception, I'll never stop speaking out!

Quotes by Ana Navarro

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the quote about horror films say about "poor" decisions?
It observes that "Poor decisions and bad luck are contingencies of most horror films" — in other words, characters making bad choices under pressure is a common ingredient in the genre. If you enjoy quotes about people and their choices, our Man quotes are worth a look.
What historical event does one of these quotes reference?
One quote refers to the Gulf War era, when Iraq's Saddam Hussein launched Scud missile attacks on Israel — a real historical episode. The quote itself observes a pattern in public opinion around it: "As soon as, say, Saddam Hussein started bombing Israel with Scuds, everyone was like, 'Poor Israel.' But when Israel retaliates - and most of the time they then win - people turn against them." This is presented here strictly as the speaker's own observation about how sympathy can shift depending on who appears to be winning, not as commentary on any current conflict.
Is there a quote about what it means to be poor financially?
Yes — one quote simply states, "When you are poor, you'll have to think of ways to be better off." Financial hardship often ties closely to family life — see our Family quotes for more.
Does one quote mention turning down film roles?
Yes. One quote explains that after a well-known martial arts film, the speaker turned down a lot of Hollywood offers because they were "victim roles - poor girls sold to America to be a..." — the speaker's own account of why they declined those parts, without going further into what the roles depicted beyond that description.
What's a common thread across these "poor" quotes?
They use "poor" in very different senses — bad luck in movies, a specific historical episode and shifting public opinion, financial hardship, and difficult roles turned down in a career — showing how flexible the word can be depending on context. For more on facing tough circumstances with perspective, see our Good quotes or Life quotes.

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