Faith Quote by Joseph Conrad
““No fear can stand up to hunger, no patience can wear it out, disgust simply does not exist where hunger is; and as to superstition, beliefs, and what you may call principles, they are less than chaff in a breeze. Don't you know the devilry of lingering starvation, its exasperating torment, its black thoughts, its sombre and brooding ferocity? Well, I do. It takes a man all is inborn strength to fight hunger properly. It's really easier to face bereavement, dishonour, and the perdition of one's soul - than this kind of prolonged hunger. Sad, but true. And these chaps, too, had no earthly reason for any kind of scruple. Restraint! I would just as soon have expected restraint from a hyena prowling amongst the corpses of a battlefield.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Rescue, 1920
Hunger overwhelms all other concerns; it is a primal force that eclipses fear, patience, and belief.
In simple terms: Starvation dominates all.
Key Takeaway
Address basic needs before higher concerns.
Themes
hunger
survival
psychology
human nature
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- disaster relief
- poverty aid
- personal health crises
Key Concepts
biology
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scarcity reshape values?
- What systems prevent chronic hunger?
A Different Perspective
Addressing hunger alone may not solve deeper societal issues.
