Subsistence Quotes

Xenophobia manifests itself especially against civilizations and cultures that are weak because they lack economic resources, means of subsistence or land. So nomadic people are the first targets of this kind of aggression. - Antonio Tabucchi

Who made the earth a resting place for you and the heaven a canopy and (Who) sends down rain from the cloud then brings forth with it subsistence for you of the fruits; therefore do not set up rivals to Allah while you know. - Quran

We were poor, almost totally dependent on the federal government for subsistence. And that's not good for a people to have to depend on someone else. It tears at your spirit. And this is what Indian tribes have gone through throughout the history of this country. Gaming is helping us out of that mentality and now we're helping ourselves and that's exciting. - Chief Joyce Dugan

We have seen Indians in immense numbers, and all those on this coast of the Pacific contrive to make a good subsistence on various seeds, and by fishing. - Junipero Serra

We have done a very good job balancing the subsistence resources while allowing some areas to be opened to oil and gas drilling. - Susan Childs

We are extremely concerned about those who have been left with no shelter, no heat and none of the basic essentials required for daily subsistence. - Antonio Guterres

This subsistence, or manner of being of God is his one essence so far as it has personal properties. - William Ames

There was no real disagreement as to subsistence... It was essential that the treaty be upheld in full, that there was no question whatever of going against any provision of the treaty, and in particular that Mr. Duisenberg having made it clear that he did not desire to serve the full term of eight years, that the decision as to when he goes is his and his decision alone. - Tony Blair