"民主主義における貧困は、独裁者の下でのいわゆる繁栄よりも、奴隷制に対する自由と同様に好まれるべきです。"
— Democritus
Simplified Meaning:
It's better to be poor in a country where everyone has a say in how things are run than to be rich in a place where one person makes all the rules and controls everything. Imagine living in a small town where everyone gets to vote on important decisions. Even if people in that town don't have much money, they at least have freedom and the power to make changes. Now, compare that to a big city ruled by a strict, powerful leader who doesn't let anyone else have a say. Even if people in that city have nicer homes and more money, they can't speak freely or make decisions for themselves. The quote is saying that having freedom and a voice in what happens around you is more valuable than wealth in a place where someone else controls your life. By living in a democracy, even with less wealth, you gain the important ability to influence and improve your own and others' lives.
