1960s Quote by Rynn Berry
“I think it is important that people be made aware that the vegetarian movement has a venerable history behind it. It didn’t spring full-blown from the head of a flower child in the 1960′s. It really begins with Pythagoras in the West in the 6th century BC and has reasserted itself periodically ever since.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Vegetarian History, Rynn Berry, 1997
The vegetarian movement has deep roots dating back to ancient philosophers, not just 1960s counterculture.
In simple terms: Vegetarianism is historically ancient.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and study its long tradition.
Themes
history
culture
diet
philosophy
Mood
reflective
informed
Type
educational
historical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal diet choices
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
ancient ethics
social movements
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ancient philosophy shape modern diets?
- What lessons can we learn from past movements?
A Different Perspective
Modern trends may overlook ancient context.
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