Barefoot Quote by Mango Wodzak
““We all enter this world as potential barefoot fruitarians. Fruit has that up front mixture of appeals, vibrant colours, the tantalising textures and deliciously sweet flavours that provided corruption and addiction are not already imbued, are instinctively appealing to all children. But alas it's a path few of us are privileged enough, or permitted to embark upon at such an early age. Instead, it rarely takes too long following nascence, before we find ourselves as involuntary shod omnivores. Rarely is such a state of affairs ever cross-examined.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Diet and Childhood, 2020
Children naturally gravitate toward fruit, but societal norms often push them toward meat, limiting early exposure to plant‑based diets.
In simple terms: Kids love fruit, but culture pushes meat.
Key Takeaway
Encourage early plant‑based experiences.
Themes
nutrition
culture
childhood
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
food choices
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make fruit appealing beyond childhood?
- What barriers exist for early plant‑based diets?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance can make plant‑based diets seem foreign.
![“Near our vineyard there was a pear tree laden with fruit that was not attractive in either flavor or form. One night, when I [at the age of sixteen] had played until dark on the sandlot with some other juvenile delinquents, we went to shake that tree and carry off its fruit. From it we carried off…” quote by Saint Augustine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/919/saint-augustine-328_age_near-our-vineyard-there-was-a-pear-tree_1143704.jpg)
