To give aid to every poor man is far beyond the reach and power of every man. Care of the poor is incumbent on society as a whole. (Baruch Spinoza)

To give aid to every poor man is far beyond the reach and power of every man. Care of the poor is incumbent on society as a whole.

Baruch Spinoza

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