“ Only men, by force of will, could live on so unbalanced a ration. ”
Jack London, The Star Rover (1915). copy citation
| Author | Jack London |
|---|---|
| Source | The Star Rover |
| Topic | force living |
| Date | 1915 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1162/1162-h/1162-h.htm |
Context
“On the other hand, do not make the mistake of thinking that life in solitary was one wild orgy of blithe communion and exhilarating psychological research.
We had much and terrible pain. Our guards were brutes—your hang-dogs, citizen. Our surroundings were vile. Our food was filthy, monotonous, innutritious. Only men, by force of will, could live on so unbalanced a ration. I know that our prize cattle, pigs, and sheep on the University Demonstration Farm at Davis would have faded away and died had they received no more scientifically balanced a ration than what we received.”
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