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The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart
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"The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty"

- Pope Francis

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This quote by Pope Francis speaks with the value of how a society treats its most susceptible members. It suggests that the success of a society is figured out by how it looks after those who have absolutely nothing however their hardship. This indicates that a society should not be evaluated by its wealth or power, however by how it treats its most disadvantaged people. It is a suggestion that a society need to aim to attend to those in requirement, which it ought to not be judged by its product belongings. It is a call to action for societies to ensure that those who are most in need are supplied with the resources and assistance they require to live a dignified life. This quote is a reminder that a society should be evaluated by how it treats its most susceptible members, and that it ought to strive to attend to those in requirement.

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Pope Francis This quote is written / told by Pope Francis somewhere between December 17, 1936 and today. He was a famous Pope from Argentina. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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