The murmuring poor, who will not fast in peace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A commentary on the poor who complain and will not accept hardship peacefully.
- In plain terms
- The poor complain and refuse to accept hard times calmly.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardship often leads to unrest and complaint.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who complains during hardship?
- Is peace always possible?
Another view
It blames the poor for their unrest.
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