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.

comments: 6

Fresca said...

Oh, yeah.

Michael Leddy said...

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

Fresca said...

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.

Michael Leddy said...

I think you’d like the whole episode.

Michael Leddy said...

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

Fresca said...

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!