“Closing our eyes doesn't make violence disappear; it only closes our minds and hearts and enables the violence to continue.”
― On Being Vegan
― On Being Vegan
“May our daily choices be a reflection of our deepest values, and may we use our voices to speak for those who need us most, those who have no voice, those who have no choice.”
― Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately
― Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately
“Worry is a way to pretend that you have knowledge or control over what you don't--and it surprises me, even in myself, how much we prefer ugly scenarios to the pure unknown.”
― A Field Guide to Getting Lost
― A Field Guide to Getting Lost
“...the more unlived your life, the greater your death anxiety. The more you fail to experience your life fully, the more you will fear death.”
― Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death
― Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death
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