Quote by Ryszard Kapuscinski

In a society of little economic development, universal inactivity accompanies universal poverty. You survive not by struggling against nature, or by increasing production, or by relentless labor; instead you survive by expending as little energy as possible, by striving constantly to achieve a state of immobility.

In a society of little economic development, universal inact

Summary

This quote suggests that in societies with limited economic progress, poverty is widespread and accompanied by a lack of productivity. Instead of tackling nature or striving for growth, the survival strategy revolves around minimizing energy expenditure and maintaining a constant state of immobility. This implies that in such societies, the emphasis is on conserving resources rather than actively pursuing progress or development.

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By Ryszard Kapuscinski

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