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.
A good answer
Veganism is the answer to the question of a better life.
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
A journey
Veganism is a journey of compassion and discovery.
Love
Veganism is love in action.
Same pain
Animals and people suffer and die the same. Violence causes the same pain, the same bloodshed, the same smell of death, the same arrogance, cruelty and brutal extermination of life.
Dick Gregory (born 1932),Author, activist, philosopher, comedian, actor, nutritionist, anti-drug campaigner
Real pleasure
If I have colorful vegetables, spicy herbs, legumes, potatoes, a plate of pasta and juicy fruits, what should I do with meat?
Paul Jakob (Paolo) Müller (1894-1982),painter from Bremgarten near Bern.
You are not alone
When I turned vegetarian, everyone in England thought I was crazy. I arrived in California and there were all these people like me. It's great because you can be who you want to be.
Roger Hodgson (born 1950),Musician, singer, ex-Supertramp
Ideal world
The ideal world is weapon-free and vegetarian.
Chris Martin (born 1977),singer of the group Coldplay
A small step
From the murder of animals to the murder of humans is only one step and therefore also from animal cruelty to human cruelty.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), humanist, author (including "War and Peace")
Moral Progress
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
Philosopher and Indian freedom fighter
A bridge
Veganism is the bridge to a more peaceful world.
Vegetarianism is considered a criterion by which we can recognize whether people's striving for moral perfection is serious.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), humanist, author (including "War and Peace")
1000 Gardeners
Where one hunter lives there can live ten shepherds, a hundred farmers and a thousand gardeners.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), founder of scientific geography
Karma
One who kills helpless animals to satisfy the body's temporary whims does not know that he will suffer in the next life, for such a sinful villain is placed in a hellish situation and must thereby atone for his actions.
Mike Gerard Tyson (born 1966),Boxing legend. Vegetarian since the end of 2009.