The common argument that crime is caused by poverty is a kind of slander on the poor.

  • -- H. L. Mencken 门肯

人们普遍认为犯罪是由贫困引起的,这是对穷人的一种污蔑。

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Poverty is multidimensional. It extends beyond money incomes to education, health care, political participation and advancement of one's own culture and social organisation.

贫穷是多维的。它超越了金钱收入的范畴,延伸到教育、医疗保健、政治参与以及个人文化和社会组织的发展。

He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.

懂得奉承的人也懂得诽谤。

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

贫穷使你聪明,也使你悲伤。

Slander is worse than cannibalism.

诽谤比同类相食更可怕。