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The interesting thing is, while we die of diseases of affluence from eating all these fatty meats, our poor brethren in
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"The interesting thing is, while we die of diseases of affluence from eating all these fatty meats, our poor brethren in the developing world die of diseases of poverty, because the land is not used now to grow food grain for their families"

- Jeremy Rifkin

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This quote by Jeremy Rifkin highlights the plain contrast between the lifestyles of the wealthy and the bad. In the industrialized world, individuals are dying from illness triggered by over-indulgence in fatty meats, while in the establishing world, individuals are passing away from diseases triggered by hardship. This is due to the fact that the land that might be utilized to grow food grain for their families is instead being utilized for other purposes. This quote functions as a pointer of the inequality that exists worldwide and the need to resolve it. It likewise highlights the importance of utilizing land properly and sustainably to ensure that everybody has access to the food they need. Ultimately, this quote functions as a call to action to guarantee that everyone has access to the resources they need to live a healthy and satisfying life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jeremy Rifkin. He/she was a famous Economist from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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