Mack McLarty Quotes

We are all aware that corruption is pervasive. It operates at every level. The poor may carry its greatest burden, but it is an affliction that every Indian is desperate to be rid of.

Aid corrupts.

Whenever there are some who have more opportunities than others, this feeds corruption.

Immense sums were filched from the poor and ignorant.

Corruption is a cancer on the body of development.

Democracies can no longer tolerate bribery, fraud and dishonesty, especially as such practices disproportionately hurt the poor.

The poor man looks upon the law as an enemy, not as a friend. For him, the law is always taking something away.

In short, corruption destroys the 'deal' - the bargain - between the citizen and the state; and it harms the poorest most.

Corruption is just another form of tyranny.

Corruption is a true enemy to development.

The worst affected from corruption is the common man.

Conflict of interest and lack of transparency, though they are global features as we saw post-Iraq, almost define Indian cricket.

If you see oppression of the poor, and justice and righteousness trampled in a country, do not be astounded.

We shouldn’t be lending money to corrupt officials. We should be guarded in our generosity.

Woe to them, that take away the right of the poor.

The Court is corrupt: The fields are overgrown with weeds; the granaries are empty. Yet there are those dressed in fineries, With swords at their sides: Filled with food and drink, Possessed of too much wealth. This is called "Taking the lead in robbery.

Corruption hits hardest at the poorest in society, those with limited or no possibilities to defend themselves. But corruption affects the whole of society as well. Decisions supposedly taken for the public good are in truth motivated by a desire for private gain and result in policies and projects that impoverish rather than enrich a country.

I can tolerate anything but corruption and nepotism.

One must not confuse the fight against corruption with the persecution of the rich or wealthy families.

No one gets punished for corruption in our country.

Men feel that cruelty to the poor is a kind of cruelty to animals. They never feel that it is an injustice to equals; nay it is treachery to comrades.

We have no right to luxuries while the poor want bread.

Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises. Our political system promotes nepotism and wasting money. This has undermined our legal system and confidence in the functioning of the state. One of the consequences is that many citizens don't pay their taxes.

For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.

The pleasures of the mighty are obtained by the tears of the poor.