Animal Quote by Leonard Sweet
“It would not do for the consumer to know that the hamburger she is eating came from a steer who spent much of his life standing deep in his own excrement in a feedlot, helping to pollute the local streams. Or that the calf that yielded the veal cutlet on her plate spent its life in a box in which it did not have room to turn around. Wendell Berry, "The Pleasures of Eating," What Are People For?, 1989 Jesus pioneered a relationship ethic based on compassion. Being a disciple means building relationships - with the Creator and with all creation and creatures.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Pleasures of Eating,” in What Are People For?, 1989
The quote highlights hidden animal suffering in industrial meat production, urging ethical awareness.
In simple terms: Industrial meat hides animal cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Consider food sources responsibly.
Themes
ethics
environment
food
compassion
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant choices
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
animal welfare
industrial agriculture
environmental impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives align with your values?
- How does knowledge of production affect your eating?
A Different Perspective
Changing habits can be socially and economically challenging.
