Friday, August 13, 2021

Poverty and dignity

“I think if there’s one thing I’ve learned in thirty-five years, it’s the opposite of poverty isn’t wealth. The opposite of poverty is dignity”: Jacqueline Novogratz, from Alan Alda’s podcast Clear + Vivid.

6 comments:

  1. Fresca, when I heard this, I thought right away of things you’ve written.

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  2. I am weirdly gratified to hear that. I am going to borrow that quote--it says succinctly what I flounder around trying to say.
    Thank you.

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  3. I think you’d like the whole episode.

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  4. Oh — and there’s a story about a sweater given to a Goodwill store. (No spoilers.)

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  5. I looked her up and LOVE there's a thrifing angle. I just posted about it.

    Truly, this is just what I needed, as I've felt discouraged...

    Try, try again!

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