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Quote by Plato: Poverty and Desires

„Poverty doesn't come because of the decrease of wealth but because of the increase of desires.“

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Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and student of Socrates, known for his works on philosophy, ethics, and political theory.

A philosophical statement by Plato explaining poverty's origin linked to human desires.


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Platon quote about poverty and the increase of desires

Plato (c. 427 BC–347 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens. His writings have profoundly influenced Western philosophy, science, and politics. He was a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle.

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