Quote by Leo Tolstoy

A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite.

A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for fo

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This quote by Leo Tolstoy suggests that humans have the ability to live a healthy life without consuming meat or killing animals for food. According to Tolstoy, when a person chooses to eat meat, they are directly contributing to the unnecessary taking of animal life solely to satisfy their appetite. With this statement, Tolstoy questions the ethical implications of consuming meat and encourages individuals to consider more compassionate alternatives for the sake of animals.

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