Gary Yourofsky Quote on Human Diet
“You put a baby in a crib with an apple and a rabbit. If the baby eats the rabbit and plays with the apple, then we’re real carnivores!”
Gary Yourofsky
Gary Yourofsky is an American animal rights activist, lecturer, and educator. Through his talks, he has significantly influenced the modern vegan movement. His work focuses on raising awareness about animal rights and promoting veganism.
Gary Yourofsky Quote on the Victim Role of Animals
“The problem is that humans have victimized animals to such a degree that they are not even considered victims. They are not even considered at all. They are nothing; they don’t count; they don’t matter. They are commodities like TV sets and cell phones. We have actually turned animals into inanimate objects – sandwiches and shoes.”
Gary Yourofsky
Gary Yourofsky on the Influence of Animals on His Veganism
“No human influenced me to become vegan. The screaming, terrified, enslaved animals were the only influence needed.”
Gary Yourofsky
Quote by Gary Yourofsky: Predestined Fate and Life
“How would you feel, if the day that you were born, somebody else had already planned the day of your execution?”
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Protecting the Weak – Gary Yourofsky
“Protecting the weak is the first step to enlightenment and being truly civilized.”
Gary Yourofsky
Gary Yourofsky on Veganism and Justice
“It is not your right—based on YOUR traditions, YOUR customs and YOUR habits—to deny animals THEIR freedom so you can harm them, enslave them and kill them. Thats not what rights are about. Thats injustice. There is no counter-argument to veganism. Accept it. Apologize for the way youve been living. Make amends and move forward.”
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Gary Yourofsky on Meat Eaters and Slaughterhouses
“You know what’s more insane than [slaughterhouses]? Meat eaters. Walking around, acting like their lifestyle isn’t causing any harm.”
Gary Yourofsky
Quote by Gary Yourofsky on Conscious Eating
“If it’s not good enough for your eyes, why is it good enough for your stomach?”
Gary Yourofsky
Gary Yourofsky Quote on Animal Rights and Empathy
“What we must do is start viewing every cow, pig, chicken, monkey, rabbit, mouse, and pigeon as our family members.”
Gary Yourofsky