Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from history. – 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
For, behind the scenes, halfway around the world in Mexico, were two decades of aggressive research on wheat that not only enabled Mexico to become self-sufficient with respect to wheat production but also paved the way to rapid increase in its production in other countries. – Norman Borlaug
Almost certainly, however, the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind. – Norman Borlaug