Source: The Other America (1962), Ch. 1, sct. 1
“If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger.”
C 54
Variant translation: If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.
Aphorisms (1765-1799), Notebook C (1772-1773)
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