Veganism is a philosophy and way of living
which seeks to exclude - as far as is possible
and practicable - all forms av exploitation of,
and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or
any other purpose; and by extension,
promotes the development and use of
animal-free alternatives for the benefit
of animals, humans and the environment.
In dietary terms it denotes the practice
of dispensing with all products
derived wholly or partly from animals.
If we could live happy and healthy lives
without harming others, why wouldn't we?
Pam Ahern
A good heart will refuse the happiness
built on the misfortune of others.
Saadie
We know we cannot be kind to animals
until we stop exploiting them -
exploiting animals in the name of science,
exploiting animals in the name of sport,
exploiting animals in the name of fashion,
and yes, exploiting animals in the name of food.
César Chávez
Widely recognized as the foundational text
within the animal liberation movement,
Peter Singer's Animal Liberation opened
my eyes to the radical philosophy that all
animals are worthy of equal consideration.
Joaquin Phoenix
My own view is that being vegan is not an end
in itself, but a means towards reducing both
human and animal suffering and leaving
a habitable planet to future generations.
Peter Singer
It is not an act of kindness to treat animals
respectfully. It is an act of justice.
Tom Regan
The assumption that animals are without
rights and the illusion that our treatment
of them has no moral significance is a
positively outrageous example of human
crudity and barbarity. Universal compassion
is the only guarantee of morality.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Animals have a right to live, and whilst that
sounds very simple, our culture has denied
them that right in so many ways. In the same
way as I think that humans deserve the chance
for a good life, I extend that to animals.
Paul McCartney
Whether we exploit animals to eat, wear, to
entertain us, or to learn, the truth of animal
rights requires empty cages, not larger cages.
Tom Regan
Sympathy beyond the confines of man, that is,
humanity to animals, seems to be one of
the latest moral acquisitions.
Charles Darwin
If you don't want to be beaten, imprisoned,
mutilated, killed or tortured, then you
shouldn't condone such behavior towards
anyone, be they human or not.
Moby
Veganism serves as the criterion by which
we know that the pursuit of moral progress
on the part of humanity is genuine and sincere.
Veganism is the acid test of humanitarianism.
Leo Tolstoy
Every effort should be made to stop
the wanton, cruel slaughter of animals,
which must be destructive to our morals.
Nikola Tesla
Shame on such a morality that is worthy of
pariahs; and that fails to recognize the eternal
essence that exists in every living being,
and shines forth with inscrutable significance
from all eyes that see the sun!
Arthur Schopenhauer
Animals suffer as much as we do.
True humanity does not allow us
to impose such sufferings on them.
Until we extend our circle of compassion to
all living beings, humanity will not find peace.
Albert Schweizer
The idea that we have the right to inflict suffering
and death on other sentient beings for the trivial
reasons of palate pleasure and fashion is,
without a doubt, one of the most arrogant and
morally repugnant notions in the history
of human thought.
Gary L. Francione
The greatest thing in the world is not so much
where we stand as in what direction
we are moving.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The vegan believes that if we are to be true
emancipators of animals we must renounce
absolutely our traditional and conceited
attitude that we have the right to use them
to serve our needs.
Donald Watson
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.
Helen Keller
We cut the throat of a calf and hang him up
by the heels to bleed to death so that our veal
cutlet may be white; we nail geese to a board
and cram them with food because we like
the taste of liver disease; we tear birds to pieces
to decorate our women's hats; we mutilate
domestic animals for no reason at all except
to follow an instinctively cruel fashion;
and we connive at the most abominable
tortures in the hope of discovering some
magical cure for our own diseases by them.
George Bernard Shaw
Success is not achieved by the impractical who
merely contemplate, but by the individuals
who face reality head-on and take
purposeful action.
Plato
Do not take that which is not yours,
including the lives of other animals.
Anthony Douglas Williams
The time will come when humanity will extend
its mantle over everyone who breathes.
Jeremy Bentham
