Vegan Quotes from Famous Personalities
Veganism is a very present and much-discussed topic in today’s society. However, it would be a mistake to assume that veganism has only existed for a few decades. Many historical figures over the centuries, and even millennia, have spoken about a plant-based diet. In this blog post, we present vegan quotes from world-famous personalities.
Numerous brilliant minds, gifted artists, global celebrities, and successful athletes have praised vegan nutrition and lead by example. Sometimes, just a few sentences from the right person can influence many people’s perspectives and inspire them to change their own lives for the better. These vegan quotes can help convince others of veganism, or at least prompt them to think it over.
- “Everything that humans do to animals comes back to humans again.” (Pythagoras, ancient Greek philosopher)
- “You shall not kill.” (Exodus 20:13)
- “Excessive meat consumption turns every society into a mass hospital.” (Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictine Order)
- “I am life that wants to live, in the midst of life that wants to live.” (Albert Schweitzer, French scholar, doctor, philosopher)
- “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be vegetarian.” (Paul McCartney, British musician)
- “The dairy industry has spent 20 years trying to convince you that milk is good for you. That’s a lie, but they tried anyway.” (Steve Jobs, American entrepreneur)
- “Could you look an animal in the eyes and say, ‘My appetite is more important than your suffering?’” (Moby, American singer)
- “Humans are part of nature, not separate from it.” (Marc Bekoff, Professor of Ecology)
- “I almost get the impression that humans weren’t born to be meat-eaters.” (Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist)
- “The worst sin toward our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them: that’s the essence of inhumanity.” (George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright)
- “We are literally gambling with the future of our planet—just for hamburgers.” (Peter Singer, Australian philosopher)
- “A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral.” (Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer)
- “How can you eat something that has eyes?” (Will Kellogg, American industrialist)
- “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, the whole world would be vegetarian.” (Paul McCartney, British musician)
- “It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.” (Joaquin Phoenix, American actor)
- “My body will not be a tomb for other creatures.” (Leonardo da Vinci, Italian painter)
- “When I see bacon, I see a pig, I see a little friend, and that’s why I can’t eat it. It’s that simple.” (Paul McCartney, British musician)
- “People eat meat and think they will become as strong as an ox, forgetting that the ox eats grass.” (Pino Caruso, Italian actor)
- “Animals are not ingredients.” (Barbara Thompson, British fusion and jazz saxophonist)
- “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” (Mahatma Gandhi, political leader)
- “Veganism is not a sacrifice. It’s a joy.” (Gary L. Francione, law professor and author)
- “The soul is the same in all living creatures, even if the body of each is different.” (Hippocrates, Greek physician and teacher)
- “Everyone I’ve met who is vegan says it’s the best decision they ever made.” (Lewis Hamilton, British Formula 1 driver)
- “I’m vegan. I respect the environment and do my best to spread the importance of this topic.” (Jared Leto, American actor)
- “Fish are friends, not food.” (Finding Nemo, American animated film)
Conclusion
Whether Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Benedict of Nursia, or modern figures like Paul McCartney, they have all spoken in favor of reducing or eliminating meat consumption, and have praised veganism. The vegan quotes above are meant to spark reflection and thought.
Many people are unaware of how many admired historical personalities had positive views on a plant-based diet. These vegan quotes are intended to inspire deeper thinking and discussion.
