“With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches, which in their eye is never so complete as when they appear to possess those decisive marks of opulence which nobody can possess but themselves.”
“The art of becoming rich…is not absolutely nor finally the art of accumulating much money for ourselves, but also of contriving that our neighbors should have less. In accurate terms, it is the art of establishing the maximum inequality in our own favor.”
Disparity of rich and poor in Rio de Janeiro (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“So long as all the increased wealth which modern progress brings goes but to build up great fortunes to increase luxury and make sharper the contrast between the house of have and the house of want, progress is not real and cannot be permanent.”
This is a powerful collection curated with sensitivity.
“The fact is that this generation — yours, my generation … we’re the first generation that can look at poverty and disease, look across the ocean to Africa and say with a straight face, we can be the first to end this sort of stupid extreme poverty, where in the world of plenty, a child can die for lack of food in it’s belly.” — BONO
Okay! I already follow this blog and now the other one too… Good for you. I don’t know how you do it as I can barely keep up with all the demands on my time. I love your blogs… both of them TY! 🙂
Hey eof737! Thanks for following both my blogs. I know what you mean about time, there is never enough for all we want to accomplish. I am impressed by your blog.(I’m following you too!) You put a lot in every post. Don’t worry about the quantity too much. Your quality is stellar! 🙂
A searing and open eyed report on issues that must be addressed. You captured negative images in such a right way. Thank you for opening my eyes a bit more. Marc
Denny said it best – this is such a powerful presentation of quotes and photographs. I wish I could see something of this quality and impact published in a major newspaper. YOu have done an incredible job of quietly and powerfully exposing the inequality and injustice of our current economic system.
Thank you Heart to Harp. I was hestitant to do this post. I was afraid of offending someone. At times the truth can be ugly and no one wants to look at ugliness. Your comments truly mean a lot to me. Thanks again.
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✿♡✿Happy Father’s Day!
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Happy Father’s Day to you too. I am a Mom however it is nice to be wished a happy anything, thanks. 🙂
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I love how you define the sensitive issue of our society here, very creative and powerful…
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Thank you Willoheart! I wasn’t sure how it would be received. 🙂
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This is a powerful collection curated with sensitivity.
“The fact is that this generation — yours, my generation … we’re the first generation that can look at poverty and disease, look across the ocean to Africa and say with a straight face, we can be the first to end this sort of stupid extreme poverty, where in the world of plenty, a child can die for lack of food in it’s belly.” — BONO
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Hey TT: Thanks..I guess I do curate a bit. Thanks for the quote, it totally fits. 🙂
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Okay! I already follow this blog and now the other one too… Good for you. I don’t know how you do it as I can barely keep up with all the demands on my time. I love your blogs… both of them TY! 🙂
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Hey eof737! Thanks for following both my blogs. I know what you mean about time, there is never enough for all we want to accomplish. I am impressed by your blog.(I’m following you too!) You put a lot in every post. Don’t worry about the quantity too much. Your quality is stellar! 🙂
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TY so much and you know the sentiments are mutual. Now my fantasy is to win the lottery and hire a virtual assistant to help me. 🙂
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eof737: That is my fantasy as well. I need all the help I can get.
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From our mouths to the Creator’s ears then! 🙂
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YES!!! 😉
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A searing and open eyed report on issues that must be addressed. You captured negative images in such a right way. Thank you for opening my eyes a bit more. Marc
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Denny said it best – this is such a powerful presentation of quotes and photographs. I wish I could see something of this quality and impact published in a major newspaper. YOu have done an incredible job of quietly and powerfully exposing the inequality and injustice of our current economic system.
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Thank you Heart to Harp. I was hestitant to do this post. I was afraid of offending someone. At times the truth can be ugly and no one wants to look at ugliness. Your comments truly mean a lot to me. Thanks again.
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Powerful!
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Thank you Denny.
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A thought provoking piece very well presented. If only more people could take the words expressed to heart this world would be a better place.
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Thank you Ohio: I agree and I’m crossing my fingers on that one.
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Looking for the “really” like button… Thanks, Nancy.
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Well… Thank you Gunta. I was hestitant on this one…Thanks a lot. 🙂
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Nice choice of quotes… certainly do make you think!
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Thanks Cathy. I’ll probably do something a wee bit lighter next time.
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