Animal Quote by Wendell Berry
“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.”
About This Quote
Consumers often ignore the ethical and environmental costs behind food production, like meat from polluted feedlots.
In simple terms: Food production can harm people and the planet.
Key Takeaway
Consider the hidden impacts of what you eat.
Themes
environment
ethics
food industry
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
ethical
critical
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant choices
- diet planning
- activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
animal welfare
industrial agriculture
Questions to Reflect On
- What would change your buying habits?
- How can transparency improve food choices?
A Different Perspective
Convenient options may outweigh ethical concerns for many.
