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Meaning
The speaker is describing villagers who have been forced to hide and are suffering from unsafe water, malaria, and malnutrition. The quote emphasizes severe hardship and the deadly effects of living conditions.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Nicholas Kristof.
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About Nicholas Kristof
Nicholas Kristof is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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