Adam Quote by Norman Borlaug
“Man's survival, from the time of Adam and Eve until the invention of agriculture, must have been precarious because of his inability to ensure his food supply.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Food Policy Conference, 1970, agricultural history
Human survival was precarious before agriculture due to unreliable food sources.
In simple terms: Pre‑agricultural life was risky because of food insecurity.
Develop stable food systems.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- educational curricula
- development projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did early farming change societies?
- What modern risks replace ancient food insecurity?
Agriculture also introduced new challenges like disease and inequality.