Anyone who can walk to the welfare office can walk to work.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that if someone can go to the place where they get government help, then they can also go to a job. The person is saying that if someone is able to get to one place, they should be able to get to another place, like a job, just as easily. The quote suggests that people who get government help should be able to find work instead.
About Al Capp
Al Capp was an American cartoonist best known for creating the satirical comic strip Li’l Abner, which he wrote and drew from 1934 to 1977. He also created other popular comic strips and received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of cartooning.
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Any place that anyone can learn something useful from someone with experience is an educational institution.
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Anyone who can walk to the welfare office can walk to work.
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