I am a strict vegetarian...The usual questions were fired…
““I am a strict vegetarian...The usual questions were fired at me about eggnogs and milkshakes being or not being acceptable to one of my persuasion. Shade said that with him it was the other way around: he must make a definite effort to partake of a vegetable. Beginning a salad, was to him like stepping into sea water on a chilly day, and he had always to brace himself in order to attack the fortress of an apple.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes a strict vegetarian’s discomfort with non‑vegetarian foods, using vivid metaphor of stepping into cold sea water to illustrate the struggle.
In simple terms: Vegetarianism feels uncomfortable with animal‑based foods.
Key Takeaway
Respect personal dietary choices despite discomfort.
Themes
diet
vegetarianism
discomfort
metaphor
personal conviction
social pressure
Mood
reflective
defensive
thoughtful
Type
Food:1
Salad:0
Sea water:0
Vegetarian:1
Strict Vegetarian:1
Shade Said:0
Vegetable Beginning:0
When to use this quote
- restaurant menus
- family meals
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
food ethics
cultural norms
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate social meals?
- What strategies help maintain your convictions?
A Different Perspective
Such strictness may limit social interaction and enjoyment.