On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
Hunger is not among the postponable wants, and a day, even a few hours, in such a condition is often the crisis of a life of ruin.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
Advocating for social support, he emphasizes the immediate and critical nature of hunger and its potential to destroy lives.
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