We don't eat anything that has to be killed for us. We've been through a lot and we've reached a stage where we really value life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- McCartney and his partner do not eat animals because they value life after experiencing hardship.
- In plain terms
- They became vegetarians because they value life after going through hard times.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardship can change how you view life and food.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you value life?
- What does hardship teach you?
Another view
Not everyone agrees that valuing life requires being vegetarian.
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