Adequate Quote by Norman Borlaug
“Almost certainly, the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind. Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world. Yet today 50 percent of the world’s population goes hungry. Without food, man can live at most but a few weeks; without it, all other components of social justice are meaningless . . . If you desire peace, cultivate justice, but at the same time cultivate the fields to produce more bread, otherwise there will be no peace.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Food and Agriculture Organization address, 1970
Adequate food is the foundation of any just society; without it, other rights are meaningless
In simple terms: Food is essential for justice
Key Takeaway
Prioritize food security
Themes
justice
human rights
food security
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- agricultural development
- humanitarian aid
Key Concepts
right to food
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure universal food access?
- What policies best link food production to justice?
A Different Perspective
Food scarcity undermines peace and stability
