Famous quote by Norman Borlaug

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Man can and must prevent the tragedy of famine in the future instead of merely trying with pious regret to salvage the h
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"Man can and must prevent the tragedy of famine in the future instead of merely trying with pious regret to salvage the human wreckage of the famine, as he has so often done in the past"

- Norman Borlaug

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This quote by Norman Borlaug is a call to action for mankind to take preventative steps to avoid famine in the future. He is recommending that rather of waiting for a starvation to happen and then attempting to restore the human wreckage afterwards, we ought to be proactive and take steps to avoid it from happening in the first place. This is a powerful message that speaks with the value of taking duty for our actions and being proactive in our efforts to ensure the well-being of all individuals. By taking preventative measures, we can ensure that no one needs to suffer the catastrophe of scarcity. We should take duty for our actions and work together to produce a better future for all.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norman Borlaug somewhere between March 25, 1914 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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