The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 across the world. The day tries to highlight how millions of people across the globe are living in extreme poverty. It tries to showcase the apathy of the underprivileged and gives voice to their concerns. On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019, we have compiled a list of quotes by famous people on hunger, poverty, lack of nutrition which talks volumes about the current situation of the world.