An army marches on its stomach (Proverb)

AN ARMY MARCHES ON ITS STOMACH

• This may have been said by the French leader Napoleon. 

Meaning: Soldiers or workers can only do their jobs if they are well fed.

• More broadly, people cannot do their jobs without proper logistical support.

Mini-Dialogue: Tom and Jerry are planning a school hike.

Tom: Hi, Jerry. Is everything set?
Jerry: Almost! We've arranged for water drops, trail maps, and so on.
Tom: Great! What about trail mix, sandwiches, and snacks?
Jerry: Of course! "An army marches on its stomach."
Tom: Wait, what? Not on its feet?
Jerry: Well, yeah. But the feet can't move if the stomach is empty!
Tom: Good point!

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Question: To whom would you use this proverb?

   A. A friend joining a hike.
   B. A friend planning a hike.
   C. A friend who hates to hike.

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ANSWER: B

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