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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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No single individual has enough ability or resources to help all poor people on their own. Instead, it is the responsibility of the entire community or society to ensure that the needs of the poor are met.

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