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Who is more in touch with the problems of this country? One of those guys who goes off to Oxford or to University of Yal
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"Who is more in touch with the problems of this country? One of those guys who goes off to Oxford or to University of Yale, or someone who has lived in buses, in the Metro, in the street?"

- Gloria Trevi

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Gloria Trevi's quote is a challenge to the idea that those who go to prominent universities are more in touch with the issues of the nation than those who have actually resided in hardship. She suggests that those who have experienced poverty and challenge are most likely to comprehend the struggles of individuals in the country. She suggests that those who have actually resided in buses, in the Metro, and in the street have a better understanding of the concerns facing the country than those who have had the opportunity of participating in an elite university. Her quote is a call to recognize the worth of those who have lived in poverty and to acknowledge their distinct viewpoint on the issues of the country. It is a tip that those who have experienced hardship have valuable insight to offer and should be offered a platform to share their experiences.

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Gloria Trevi This quote is written / told by Gloria Trevi somewhere between February 15, 1968 and today. She was a famous Musician from Mexico. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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