Eating animals Quote by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
““Isn’t man an amazing animal? He kills wildlife—birds, kangaroos, deer, and all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice, foxes and dingoes—by the million in order to protect his domestic animals and their feed. Then he kills domestic animals by the billion and eats them. This in turn kills man by the million, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative—and fatal—health conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer. So then man tortures and kills millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals.20””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ethics of Eating, 2005
Human consumption of animals creates a cycle of harm, health risks, and environmental strain.
In simple terms: Eating animals harms health and planet.
Key Takeaway
Consider plant‑based choices.
Themes
ethics
environment
health
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
ethical
environmental
When to use this quote
- diet planning
- policy advocacy
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
animal welfare
nutrition
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your dietary choices?
- How can you reduce harm while respecting culture?
A Different Perspective
Cultural traditions may resist change.
