Food quote by George Bernard Shaw

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Animals are my friends... and I dont eat my friends
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"Animals are my friends... and I don't eat my friends"

- George Bernard Shaw

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George Bernard Shaw's quote speaks with the concept of appreciating animals and not exploiting them for human consumption. He is suggesting that animals ought to be dealt with as pals, not as food. This concept is in line with the principle of animal rights, which is the belief that animals should be treated with regard and not utilized for human advantage. Shaw's quote suggests that animals need to be treated with kindness and empathy, which it is incorrect to use them for food. This idea is additional supported by the reality that animals are sentient beings, efficient in feeling pain and suffering. By not consuming animals, we can reveal our regard for them and their right to live free from exploitation. Shaw's quote is a suggestion that animals must be treated with regard and kindness, which it is incorrect to utilize them for food.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Food. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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