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title: "1 Cruelty Living Quotes By River Phoenix"
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> [Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/although-i-can-t-stop-all-cruelty-to-living-creatures-on-the-planet-i/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de3/river-phoenix-11883_animal_although-i-can-t-stop-all-cruelty-to-liv_52941.jpg)

## More by River Phoenix

> [I've always felt somewhat out of place with other kids my own age", said River. "I was constantly reminded by people's reaction to our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-ve-always-felt-somewhat-out-of-place-with-other-kids-my-own-age/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/although-i-can-t-stop-all-cruelty-to-living-creatures-on-the-planet-i/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/it-s-a-great-feeling-to-think-that-i-can-be-a-friend-to-so-many/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-really-like-acting-because-you-can-create-a-character-you-can-make/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I wouldn't eat a hamburger for 40,000 dollars.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-wouldn-t-eat-a-hamburger-for-40-000-dollars/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [Sometimes I wish I wasn't as conscious as I am. It would be so much easier.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/sometimes-i-wish-i-wasn-t-as-conscious-as-i-am-it-would-be-so-much/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I'm a minor, stupid talent compared to my brother (Joaquin).](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-m-a-minor-stupid-talent-compared-to-my-brother-joaquin/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I don't want to get into the habit of thinking about my career because when it comes down to it, it's not that important.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-don-t-want-to-get-into-the-habit-of-thinking-about-my-career/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace. But it's a small link. There are lots of other issues: apartheid , vivisection, political prisoners,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/vegetarianism-is-a-link-to-perfection-and-peace-but-it-s-a-small-link/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I feel that there are great minds up there who would like to see what I can do with an Oscar nomination. I guess…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-feel-that-there-are-great-minds-up-there-who-would-like-to-see-what/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [Rich kids gave us their old clothes. They were the best clothes we ever had. We were these very pure, naive, poor children. The…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/rich-kids-gave-us-their-old-clothes-they-were-the-best-clothes-we/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [We were constantly moving to different countries and adjusting to new things. It was such a free feeling. I'm glad I didn't have a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/we-were-constantly-moving-to-different-countries-and-adjusting-to-new/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I'd like to play every type of character, but only once. I like to expierence things.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-d-like-to-play-every-type-of-character-but-only-once-i-like-to/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I sometimes lie, especially about personal things, because what does it matter? I am a kind of minute commodity. My name is no longer…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-sometimes-lie-especially-about-personal-things-because-what-does-it/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

> [I did my best work in The Mosquito Coast. I know it wasn't such a big hit, but for me it was more meaningful…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/river-phoenix/i-did-my-best-work-in-the-mosquito-coast-i-know-it-wasn-t-such-a-big/)

[River Phoenix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/river-phoenix/)

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