Buying Quote by Yao Ming
“When the buying stops, the killing can too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sports Ethics Forum, 2020
When consumer demand ends, related harmful practices, such as killing, can also cease.
In simple terms: Stopping buying can stop killing.
Support ethical consumption to reduce harm.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- choosing plant‑based foods
- boycotting harmful brands
- supporting NGOs
- educational campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What products can you replace responsibly?
- How do you influence others to change habits?
Demand may persist despite ethical intentions.