Quote by John Burnham Schwartz

Men had suddenly become a scarce commodity, if not quite as sought after as rice.

Men had suddenly become a scarce commodity, if not quite as

Summary

This quote is suggesting that there is a shortage of men, comparable to the scarcity and high demand for rice. It implies that men have become desirable or important in a particular context, likely in a society or situation where their presence or participation is valued. The comparison to rice, a fundamental staple food, underscores the rarity and significance attached to men in this context.

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