Animal Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
“Farmers since the beginning of time have been feeding the world very successfully without systematically abusing animals or destroying the environment. But we're breeding food that is less safe for us, it tastes much worse than it ever has in history, and it's wreaking havoc on the environment in a way that it never did in history before. All in the interest of it being cheap.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, 2009
Modern industrial agriculture prioritizes low cost over animal welfare, human health, and environmental sustainability, leading to harmful consequences.
In simple terms: Cheap food harms health, animals, and planet.
Key Takeaway
Choose sustainable, humane food.
Themes
ethics
environment
health
food systems
Mood
concerned
reflective
motivated
Type
ethical
analytical
call to action
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- meal planning
- policy advocacy
- community gardening
Key Concepts
industrial agriculture
externalities
consumer choice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support ethical food production?
- What trade‑offs are you willing to make for health?
A Different Perspective
Cheap food may be affordable but incurs hidden long‑term costs.
