He knew there was no pride in being poor...
That's a fact! It's early yet, and I haven't had any coffee so my mind is not working right (Is it ever?). But for some reason, I am reminded of Rev. Ike, who is reported to have said,
"The best way to help the poor is to not be one of them."
That's probably because of all the Accountants and Lawyers that have taken over America's Corporations with nothing but a "bottom line" attitude and a "what have you done for me lately" management style. Too many have been "Peter Principled" to the top, like Ken Lay!!!
President Reagan admired those who could drive a corporation by looking farther down the road than the hood ornament!!!
Well said...and then to use those resources in teaching others, particularly your own...also not to be one of them.