--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: No vegetarian has been able to achieve a…" description: "\"No vegetarian has been able to achieve a single Nobel prize. It is a clear-cut condemnation of vegetarianism. Why do all the Nobel prizes go to non-veg..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57e/rajneesh-54_able_no-vegetarian-has-been-able-to-achieve-a_1837993.jpg" --- # No vegetarian has been able to achieve a single Nobel… ![“No vegetarian has been able to achieve a single Nobel prize. It is a clear-cut condemnation of vegetarianism. Why do all the Nobel prizes go to non-vegetarians? - because vegetarian food does not contain those proteins which create intelligence. And unless we provide those proteins, intelligence…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57e/rajneesh-54_able_no-vegetarian-has-been-able-to-achieve-a_1837993.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57e/rajneesh-54_able_no-vegetarian-has-been-able-to-achieve-a_1837993.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57e/rajneesh-54_able_no-vegetarian-has-been-able-to-achieve-a_1837993.jpg) > “No vegetarian has been able to achieve a single Nobel prize. It is a clear-cut condemnation of vegetarianism. Why do all the Nobel prizes go to non-vegetarians? - because vegetarian food does not contain those proteins which create intelligence. And unless we provide those proteins, intelligence cannot grow. The body is a very delicate phenomenon and it needs a very well balanced diet.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He claims vegetarianism hinders intelligence, using Nobel laureates as evidence. **In simple terms:** Vegetarianism supposedly limits intellect. Key Takeaway Question diet‑intelligence link. Themes diet science intelligence vegetarianism Mood skeptical critical Type philosophical controversial When to use this quote - health debates - dietary choices - education - policy making Key Concepts nutrition cognitive development bias Questions to Reflect On - Is there scientific proof linking diet to Nobel success? - What other factors contribute to intelligence? 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