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“The United States of Andrew Jackson or George Washington is not the United States of Frederick Douglass or Sitting Bull. But we present our history from the perspective of the winners, from those in power”
― Chris Hedges, I Don't Believe in Atheists

“From the perspective of many ethical vegans, the “What about plants?” question sounds absurd. Does the omnivore really believe in plants' rights? More likely, the vegan assumes, the omnivore is suggesting that granting rights to animals is as ridiculous as granting rights to plants. But perhaps the non-vegan sincerely wants to hear the vegan's answer to this seemingly-rhetorical question.”
― Sherry F. Colb, Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger?: And Other Questions People Ask Vegans

“What this means is that most non-vegans can only imagine what it would be like for them to be vegan, whereas the vegan can actually remember what it was like for her to be non-vegan. And yet, against all societal odds, he lives, thrives, and continues to enjoy food.”
― Sherry F. Colb, Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger?: And Other Questions People Ask Vegans

“Saintly sacrifice is not required, though self-reflection and self-education are.”
― Sherry F. Colb, Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger?: And Other Questions People Ask Vegans