"As society advance the standard of poverty rises."
(Theodore Parker)
The wealthy and the poor have always been around us. This is the mindset most people (including me) have had. As the quote above by Parker reflects this current perception, which sadly had become a reality, this mindset should not be accepted, as it will only lead to neglect, and for some choosing to turn a blind eye to the harsh realities rather than address it. Thus an ever widening gap between the rich and the poor, as seen in the images of the built environment of Makati (Manila's financial district), only exacerbate social problems.
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To quote Adam Smith:
"No society can surely be flourishing and happy of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable."
As members of society our perception of poverty and inequality should that be of Smith. Having a sense of (healthy) discontent to the stark social, physical and economic disparities.
"What matters is not how affluent a country is but how unequal it is."
(Tony Judt)
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