"He is glad to give and distribute; and clamorous pauperism feasteth. While honest Labor, pining, hideth his sharp ribs."
— Pauperism

January 1, 1970

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Martin Tupper in: Proverbial Philosophy: a Book of Thoughts and Arguments: Originally Treated … First and Second Series, Hooker, 1845, p. 74