The average age (life expectancy) of a meat eater is 63. I am on the verge of 85 and still work as hard as ever. I have lived quite long enough and I am trying to die; but I simply cannot do it. A single beefsteak would finish me; but I cannot bring myself to swallow it. I am oppressed with a dread of living forever. That is the only disadvantage of vegetarianism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw jokes about vegetarianism extending life so long he wants to die but can't eat meat.
- In plain terms
- Shaw jokes that being a vegetarian makes him live too long.
- What can you take from it?
- Vegetarianism may extend life beyond what you want.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value more life or lifestyle?
- How long is enough?
Another view
The claim about life expectancy is anecdotal not statistical.
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