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“In 2011, together with a team of 15 scientists, I relocated to Houston, Texas, to launch a new school devoted to poverty-related diseases. The National School of Tropical Medicine at is a joint venture among three biomedical institutions—Baylor, , and the —with a mission devoted to research on and training in the treatment of neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs...”
Peter Hotez (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today, the NTDs represent the most common afflictions of people who live in extreme poverty. These ailments include diseases such as hookworm, , , and —or... the most important diseases you've never heard of. Virtually every impoverished individual is infected with at least one NTD.”
Peter Hotez (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One in five American children live in poverty, even as s tout employment highs.”
Rajan Menon (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our own history and that of other wealthy countries show that child poverty is anything but an unalterable reality. The record also shows that changing it requires mobilizing funds of the sort now being wasted on ventures like America’s multitrillion-dollar forever wars.”
Rajan Menon (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Poverty can be defined objectively and applied consistently only in terms of the concept of relative deprivation.”
Peter Townsend (sociologist) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Tree jobs are very difficult to perform: generosity in poverty; truthfulness in the state of fear; piety in solitude.”
Bishr the Barefoot (767–842) said by 842 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The best station is that of firm belief in patience through poverty until the grave.”
Bishr the Barefoot (767–842) said by 842 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For the most part, righteousness of life leads a man to poverty.”
Gregory Thaumaturgus (213–270) said by 270 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want the Church to say in a clear language that it is against God's Law that in the midst of abundance there should be poverty. I want them to rally the people to a great crusade to compel Parliament to alter the system which dooms the people to these conditions.”
George Lansbury (1859–1940) first seen 1859 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sermon in St Edmund's Church in the City of London (29 October 1932), Daily Herald (30 October 1932), quoted in John Shepherd, 'A Life on the Left: George Lansbury (1859—1940): A Case Study in Recent Labour Biography', …
“I knew that it was only education that was to liberate me and my family from the grips of poverty.”
Irene Tarimo (born 1964) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Huria Newsletter ISSN 0856 - No.0003, Achieving International Recognition: OUT in the global sphere (pg. 12), (January-June 2014)
“It was a project for those who believed in us, a movement that started in the streets and out of poverty, humility and esteeming those who are viewed a less.”
Mónica Esmeralda León (born 1991) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: México: Huellas De Mexico (Spanish) 2016: La actriz, productora y directora Mónica Esmeralda León, unificando artistas alrededor del mundo
“I will be supporting this throne speech because climate change, poverty, opioid overdoses, homelessness and hopelessness — these are all real issues. I do believe that this should not be a question of whether or not we can afford to resolve them, but rather a question of whether we, as a society, can afford not to.”
“We paid, we paid, and we paid until we became a beaten race, poverty stricken and conquered. But you have been kind to listen to me, and I know that in your hearts you wish you could help. I wonder if there is much you can do, and yet there is a lot you can do. When you meet my children in your classrooms, respect each one for what he is: a child of our Father in heaven and your brother.”
Chief Dan George (1899–1981) first seen 1971 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Chief Dan George Speaks on Native American Culture and America, Mother Earth News, (July/August 1971)
“Those who govern have the responsibility to eradicate poverty”
Patrice Talon (born 1958) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Patrice Talon pledges to 'miraculously' change Benin in 5 years 13 August, 2024
“Poverty in India is not just an economic category, it is a religious value as well. Caste, even in its most degrading form of untouchability, is legitimized by India’s dominant religion and tolerated by others, Christianity included!” (Soares-Prabhu, “Interpreting the Bible in India Today,” CWG 4, 6.)”
George Soares-Prabhu (1929–1995) said by 1995 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“the poverty and tribalism of Africa [are] a blessing if people [can] develop, sharing everythingwith each other”
Bessie Head (1937–1986) said by 1986 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It would be hard to find a stranger instance of the irony of fate in all the history of the world. After being the idol of musical Europe when a mere child, Mozart had fulfilled in maturity all the promise of his early years. But as his powers rose to nobler heights his worldly prosperity seemed to decrease. As years went on poverty pressed harder and harder on him.”
Hubert Parry (1848–1918) first seen 1886 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (1st edition, 1886)
“For the wound of poverty to be soothed, it's inadequate to undo the material disadvantage inflicted by the original blow: it is also necessary to reach out and lead the wounded person back into the human family.”
John Waters (columnist) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Power and poverty: two extremes of existence going head to head (2014)
“How do we deepen the faith of our people? People are simple and have faith, but this needs to be renewed and revitalized, to awaken missionary zeal into our people. We need to focus on training and creating a new leadership of lay faithful. Another challenge we face is the poverty among the Catholic community, too, and they too need holistic development.”
Elias Joseph Gonsalves (born 1961) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Indian archbishop emphasizes ‘mission’ at pallium ceremony (October 15, 2019)
“The COVID-19 pandemic is still evolving with complexities while the endurance of the people and businesses has its limit. Poverty is resurgent, unemployment is on the rise, and social inequality is worsening. Racing against time, we must take bolder actions, and engage in more substantive and effective cooperation.”
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (born 1954) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Full remarks by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at APEC Informal Leaders' Retreat" in VGP News (16 July 2021)
“The poverty vow is not a big deal, since I was born to a simple family. The obedience vow was taught when I was in the seminary. But the celibacy vow is the toughest challenge. Living the celibate life is a challenge to priests. It is not easy because it is something most people believe is against human nature.”
Gerulfus Kherubim Pareira (1941–2024) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop marks 40 years of service (August 23, 2011)
“In Italy, poverty has decreased, it seems paradoxical and countercurrent, but these are the statistics. Feel free to make noise but these are the statistics.”
Renato Brunetta (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was the loan officer; I was the accountant; I was the auditor, I was everything. But I knew what poverty means; I knew what hunger means; I knew these women.”
Jennifer Riria (born 1955) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: March 2020.
“I take credit for advocating for women’s rights during the Beijing women’s conference, but regrets that the lot of women has not improved to the levels anticipated in the conference objectives, especially in areas of water, food security and poverty. Successive governments have failed to address women’s needs.”
Nyiva Mwendwa wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The goals before us — poverty eradication, quality education, inclusion and climate action — cannot be achieved without individual national efforts coupled with our common dedication and action. For its part, Croatia is doing its best to fulfil the goals we have set for ourselves.”
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović (born 1968) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address at 74th session of the UN General Assembly" (24 September 2019)
“As a child growing up in poverty, I witnessed how community consistently prioritize boys over girls in education because they felt boys had more chances to get job opportunities, These experiences made me want to write a story that decisively validates the value of giving educational opportunities to girls.”
Tererai Trent (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You cannot talk about poverty and not talk about empowering women.”
Bogolo Kenewendo (born 1987) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bogolo Kenewendo at UNGA72 #SDGLive (21 September 2017) Retrieved 30 November 2021
“Poverty remains the biggest assault on the dignity of our people.”
Gloria Somolekae (born 1958) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Somolekae calls on gov’t to establish agency to oversee poverty eradication" 2oth February 2011, Retrieved 20th October 2021
“It shows a very deep-seated poverty mentality when your specs for a wife are things that can be done by modern electrical appliances. Gone are the days when women were expected to be naked, barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen. Do catch up with the 21st Century! Leave BC (Before Christ) and join the rest of us in AD (After Death).”
Reno Omokri (born 1974) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: How People are Making Millions on AirBnB (October 20, 2021) Thisdaylive
“It seems that we have been born, only to consume. And when we can no longer consume, we have a feeling of frustration, we suffer from poverty and we are marginalized....”
José Mujica (1935–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We must achieve a broad planetary consensus to unleash solidarity among the most oppressed and to punish and tax waste and speculation by mobilizing the large economies not to produce disposable goods, but rather useful goods without planned obsolescence or excess, which would help the world’s poorest peoples. Useful goods could stand against world poverty.”
José Mujica (1935–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is possible to eliminate poverty from the planet. It is possible to create stability. It will be possible for future generations, if they begin to reason as a species and not just as individuals...”
José Mujica (1935–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Empowering women would result in improving the lives of many households in the country and ultimately deal with pockets of poverty.”
Dorcas Makgato-Malesu (born 1953) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 55 pct of households in Botswana are headed by women: minister" (25 November 2018)
“The development of sustainable tourism will also play a key role in accelerating rural economic development, increasing employment, reducing poverty, improving the living standards of women and people with special needs, ensuring environmental balance, and protecting and promoting historical and cultural heritage.”
Khaltmaagiin Battulga (born 1963) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Five million stars" in International Trade Center (8 April 2020)
“A nation without period poverty and a nation that provides equal opportunities for girls and women to succeed in all aspects”
Theresa Nyava (born 1991) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Vision of her organization "Theresa Nyava: A brave lady fighting period poverty in Zimbabwe", iVolunteer International (May 15, 2021)
“In terms of economic achievements we still need better results - still unemployment and poverty is a main concern for the government of Mongolia, so we have to focus now more on economic development issues.”
Nambaryn Enkhbayar (born 1958) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mongolia, US Sign Developmental Aid Agreement" in Voice of America (1 November 2009)
“We aim to develop as a nation where healthy, educated people will live without poverty ... building a democratic country that is environmentally friendly, is connected to international financial networks, has a competitive economy and respects human rights.”
Nambaryn Enkhbayar (born 1958) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In-depth interview - Reviving Mongolia’s early globalism" in Korea JoongAng Daily (5 June 2007)
“Most girls are trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty. Many of them are not thinking education, a plan for the future... They need to be shown another life”
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Church is present practically everywhere in the country. Wherever you look around the country -- where poverty is rife, where violence is spreading, where catastrophes take place -- the Church is present and the church is a first responder, but the church also suffers because we too are a victim of these natural catastrophes.”
Chibly Langlois (born 1958) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Catholic cardinal says Haiti's 'catastrophic situation' led Haitians to U.S. border (23 September 2021)
“We are going to build a new era. Out with the death squads. Out with corruption. Out with drug trafficking and organized crime. No more poverty and misery. To victory! The people will always be united. Together, we are going to transform this country... (speaking November 28, 2021)”
Xiomara Castro (born 1959) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in “A Moment of Hope”: Xiomara Castro’s Likely Win in Honduran Election Ends Years of Right-Wing Rule After Coup, Democracy Now!, November 30, 2021
“We will not put an end to extreme poverty if we do not give priority to education especially, girls' education”
“Universal quality education is one of the best antidotes to poverty”
“I was stuck in their cycle of poverty under their failed policies and I busted out, and glory to God, I am never going back and taking the same message of freedom to everybody.”
Lauren Boebert (born 1986) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lauren Boebert: 2020 Election Is a Choice Between 'Freedom' and 'Government Control' Breitbart (August 14, 2020)
“As you are best placed to know, young people are rarely consulted in meaningful ways during the creation of strategies. Nor are they identified as a major group experiencing unemployment and poverty. Few of the action plans link youth-focused strategies to specific targets and budget outlays or regard the youth situation as a major cross-cutting issue.”
Sahle-Work Zewde (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We must win the fight against abject poverty and suffering to spare humanity the dramatic consequences”
Alassane Ouattara (born 1942) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Côte d’Ivoire leader urges donors to respect development commitments to ensure ‘no one is left behind 22 September, 2016
“Our society is a battlefield. Poverty, corruption and hunger are the bullets. Bad governments are the bombs.”
“Will this generation, at last, be the one to end extreme poverty?”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: H.E. Mrs. Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of Rwanda, Calls for Urgent Action to Break the Poverty Cycle at International Year of Family Global Conference. rwandainqatar.gov.rw (September 19, 2026)
“We often see Africans given opportunities to degrade themselves instead of fighting for their rights. Why should our identity be based only on what is not going well? Why do we feel that our place in the international community is earned only when we speak of war, division, and poverty?”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“The logic of the sanctions is arguably to starve the people and reduce the political consensus for the authorities and thereby overthrow the government. But as a Pastor, I see that people suffer from poverty and it doesn't seem to me that discussions about democracy are a priority for them.”
Joseph Tobji (born 1971) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Archbishop Tobji of Aleppo after the presidential election: "Sanctions cause hunger and do not lead to more democracy" (28 May 2021)
“Our patriotic fight must be long-drawn-out. Its requirements in terms of manpower and material resources are increasing daily. These are mainly contributed by the peasants; but the peasants, who have little or no land at all, are poverty-stricken.”
Trường Chinh (1907–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source