Now, five years is nothing in a man's life except when he is very young and very old... - Wang Lung
Pearl S. BuckRead
There will never cease to be ferment in the world unless people are sure of their food.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Food security is essential for societal stability and peace.
Pearl S. Buck's quote highlights the fundamental role that food security plays in ensuring a peaceful and stable society. When people have certainty about their food supply, they can focus on higher aspirations and community development, rather than being consumed by fear and uncertainty over basic survival needs. This underlying principle connects the availability of food to the overall health and progress of society.
Themes
Food SecuritySocietyStabilityPeaceWell-Being
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting about poverty alleviation, this quote can emphasize the importance of food programs.
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