I am but one member of a vast team made up of many organizations, officials, thousands of scientists, and millions of farmers – mostly small and humble – who for many years have been fighting a quiet, oftentimes losing war on the food production front. – Norman Borlaug

Mans 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. – Norman Borlaug

Almost certainly, however, the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind. – Norman Borlaug