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Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty and, indeed, it is a sore affliction but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.

Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
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Theologian
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Richmond
New Hampshire
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Poverty
Prudence
Judicious
Industry
Affliction
Heir
Trouble
Remedy
Sore
Fear
Cure
Ills
Certain
Application
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Things
Cures
Temperance
Like
Flesh
Reliable
World
Indeed
Antidote

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