As they say, a picture speaks a thousand words. What a difference geography, culture and class can make in a person’s life, as illustrated by these two images of people roughly the same age. The point is that one lives in harshness and the other comfort – which is preferable? Should not the entire world have the opportunity to live in comfort?

Old Pakistani man

Pakistani Imran Zargul, 71

American actress Rachel Welch, 69

American actress Rachel Welch, 69.