Come away; poverty's catching.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poverty is contagious like disease; avoid it to stay safe.
- In plain terms
- Poverty spreads like a sickness, stay away from it.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect yourself from financial hardship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is poverty preventable?
- Should you avoid the poor?
Another view
Poverty is often systemic rather than contagious.
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