In a world where more and more people are seeking ways to question and consciously shape their lifestyles, the vegan lifestyle has gained increasing significance in recent years. This collection of quotes offers a fascinating and inspiring journey through the thoughts and perspectives of activists, philosophers, artists, and scientists who engage with the ethical, ecological, and health aspects of a plant-based diet. The quotes reflect the diverse reasons why more and more people are making the transition to a plant-based diet and the positive impact this can have on our planet, animals, and ourselves. May this collection inspire reflection on our own beliefs and perhaps even encourage change.
Over dead bodies
People literally walk over dead bodies for convenience and disposable luxury.
Erwin KesslerFounder of the Association against Animal Factories Switzerland (VgT)
Meat eater
Meat doesn't make the food worse, but it does make the eater worse.
Karlheinz Deschner (1924-2014), Writer, philosopher, Dr. Phil, church critic.
Every bite
Choose compassion - Every bite counts.
Spiritual growth
I feel deeply that spiritual growth at some stage commands us to stop slaughtering our fellow creatures to satisfy our physical needs.
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948),leader of the Indian Independence movement, Nobel Prize 1913
Worm
A person in a hurry to do something important who kicks a worm out of carelessness is committing a crime
Rosa Luxemburg (1871-2019),politician
Light of life
I have never been able to bring myself to extinguish a light of life that I lack the power to light again.
Sven Hedin (1865-1952),Swedish Asian researcher
Be good
Be good to people, plants and animals! Do not rush people or animals or harm them!
Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869),French poet and politician
Eat consciously - live consciously
Humans don't just have a body to simply stuff it with all kinds of food. Humans are thinking creatures whose brain, like every other part of the body, needs to be supplied with vital nutrients.
Cinzia Chiarenza (born 1968),Overall Miss Universe en bodybuilding 2007
Strange times
We live in a strange time when people who are health-conscious and compassionate in their food choices are often labeled as crazy, while others whose food choices cause illness and immense suffering are seen as normal.
John Robbins (born 1947),American author
No reason
There is no reason to eat animals - except tradition and habit.
Neal Barnard (born 1953) Medical doctor
Looking away
I stopped eating meat about 6 years ago when I was working on the film SELENA. During filming, I had to hold a chicken for five hours - when you hold it and feel its heart beating for hours, you can't possibly think about eating it
Constance Marie (born 1965),American actress.
Free choice
We have a choice - we don't necessarily have to eat meat. A vegetarian lifestyle is a healthy way for us humans, helps our planet and saves many animals.
Martina Navratilova (born 1956),Tennis player
Hunting
If man wants to kill the tiger, it is called sport. If the tiger wants to kill the human, it is called bestiality.
Georg Bernhard Shaw (1856-1950),Irish playwright; Nobel Prize 1950
Soul harmony
I am in the most beautiful soul harmony with all creatures. We are related, I feel it deeply, and that's exactly why I love her.
Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908),German poet and illustrator
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