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This reads as a moral claim that the condition of a country begins with the habits, attitudes, and awareness of its people. It can be taken to mean that poverty is not only about rulers or policy, but also about collective responsibility and public conscience. It lands in debates about civic duty, where blame and self-examination need to sit together.
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Originally said in English.
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About M.F. Moonzajer
M.F. Moonzajer is a contemporary Iranian-American poet and essayist. Their work explores themes of displacement, identity, and the intersections of language and belonging, often weaving personal narrative with broader cultural reflections. Known for their lyrical precision and emotional depth, they address the complexities of migration and the search for home in fragmented worlds.
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