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.
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
Billions
Doesn't a humanity that kills trillions of animals deserve exactly what it does to the animal?
Karlheinz Deschner (1924-2014), Writer, philosopher, Dr. Phil, church critic.
Simplicity of life
All ancient philosophy was aimed at simplicity in life and taught a certain lack of need. In this respect, the few philosophical vegetarians have done more for people than all the new philosophers, and as long as the philosophers do not gain the courage to look for a completely changed way of life and demonstrate it through their example, it is nothing with them.
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900),German philosopher
Dulled
Whoever cuts the throat of a cow with a knife and remains deaf when he roars in fear, who is able to slaughter the screaming goat in cold blood and eats the bird to which he himself gave food - how far is such a person still from crime?
Pythagoras (born 582 v. Chr.-496 v. Chr.) ,Greek. philosopher and mathematician
Opportunity
Every meal is an opportunity to change the world.
Spiritual development
Anyone who eats meat develops animal characteristics and suffering. In addition, he does not progress beyond a certain stage in his spiritual development.
Sathya Sai Baba (1926-2011),Indian saint and world teacher
The price of eating meat
Aren't there foods that don't require blood? Isn't it encouraging people to be cruel if they are allowed to plunge knives into animals' hearts?
Denis Diderot (1713-1784), French. Encyclopedist
Menu
The menu - the bloodiest page we write.
Karlheinz Deschner (1924-2014),Writer, philosopher, Dr. Phil, church critic.
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
A slice of life
Meat is a piece of life force as long as it is alive.
Rodger Hodgson (born 1950),Musician, singer, ex-Supertramp
Being able to suffer
The question is not, can they reason? Nor, can they talk? But, can they suffer?
Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) Philosopher
No need!
Eating animals is cruel and unnecessary.
Moby (born 1965) Musician
Love
Veganism is love in action.
Change
I don't get sick anymore, all my allergies are gone, my whole life has changed... I finally realized that there is a way to end all of this and that is to not be a part of it. When I made that choice, I realized that I could stand up for my own beliefs.
Alicia Silverstone (born 1976),Actress
Questionable pleasure
The meat we eat is a corpse that is at least two to five days old.