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Quotes about Destitution

Most of those coming from the mainland are very destitute, almost naked. I am trying to find places for those able to work, and provide for them as best I can, so as to lighten the burden on the Government as much as possible, while at the same time they learn to respect themselves by earning their own living.
- Harriet Tubman
For thou art born a mere slave, to thy senses and brutish affections;" destitute without teaching of all true knowledge and sound reason. 28.
- Marcus Aurelius
Lack of money is the root of of all evil.
- George Bernard Shaw