Every day Quote by John Robbins
““...The real cause of hunger is a scarcity of justice, not a scarcity of food. Enough grain is squandered every day in raising American livestock for meat to provide every human being on earth with two loaves of bread.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Food Justice, 1995
Justice, not food scarcity, drives hunger; wasteful meat production prevents equitable food distribution.
In simple terms: Injustice causes hunger more than lack of food.
Key Takeaway
Address food waste and demand.
Themes
justice
food security
environment
economics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
distribution
inequality
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce meat waste?
- What policies ensure fair food distribution?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring systemic inequality limits impact.
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