The constant urge of early man was hunger, leading them to evolve animal worship as a means of sustenance. [1] Hunger, which led to food raids among primitives, ultimately resulted in the near extinction of early peaceful tribes due to scarcity of land. [2] Hunger led to primitive food-gathering lines, marking the first form of industrial organization in human history. [3] Hunger in the open lands stimulates invention and resourcefulness, leading to progress and evolution in human development. [4] The threat of suicide on an enemy's doorstep was once common, but hunger strikes now serve as a modern form of retaliation. [5]
The external restraints of time and space, hunger and fear, effectively circumscribe the subspiritual choice range of primitive man, as part of the creative design of biologic evolution. [6]
Hunger brought the prodigal son to his senses, leading him to return to his father and seek forgiveness. [7]
The evolution of society from primitive man's food struggle to modern society's overload of luxury and desires is but the record of man's agelong hunger in various forms. [8] The urge to accumulate capital, driven by hunger and foresight, ensured power, comfort, and security through food saving and preservation. [9]
In the Divine Presence, I shall never hunger nor thirst. [10] The presence of the divine Spirit prevents the consuming thirst and indescribable hunger of unspiritualized mortal mind. [11] Those believing in Jesus will not hunger or thirst, as he is the bread of life that gives eternal nourishment. [12]