Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Poverty is the mither (mother) o' a' arts. Sc. Pr.

Poverty is the only load which is the heavier the more loved ones there are to assist in supporting it. Jean Paul.

Poverty is the reward of idleness. Dut. Pr.

Poverty makes people satirical—soberly, sadly, 25 bitterly satirical. H. Friswell.

Poverty of soul is irreparable. Montesquieu.

Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue. It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright. Ben. Franklin.

Poverty palls the most generous spirits; it cows industry and casts resolution itself into despair. Addison.

Poverty persuades a man to do and suffer everything that he may escape from it. Lucian.

Poverty should engender an honest pride, that 30 it may not lead and tempt us to unworthy actions. Dickens.

Poverty sits by the cradle of all our great men, and rocks them up to manhood. Heine.