I envision a world where all beings are able to live on their own terms ...

I envision a world where all beings are able to live on their own terms, and it really isn't that hard. But as for farm animals they will most likely be ushered into extinction as the demand for them declines and disappears ~ Harold Brown

It's important to look at things from the perspective that animal use ...

It's important to look at things from the perspective that animal use is unjustified, while acknowledging that the world is far from vegan at this time so there are plenty of instances where we can't reasonably avoid things ~ Jo Charlebois

I see dolphins as a reference point in nature. But ...

I see dolphins as a reference point in nature. But you’re right, the dolphin is no more or less important than any other living being. They are all equally important. ~ Ric O'Barry

We all know people who can give up meat easily and never miss it. But...

We all know people who can give up meat easily and never miss it. But there are also others, who include tough and driving politicians, who seem to need meat every bit as much as they need sex! They crave it! This problem requires research if animals are ever to be fully freed ~ Prof. Richard Ryder.

When we're born into any dominant, entrenched system ...

When we’re born into any dominant, entrenched system, we inevitably absorb the system’s logic as our own. We learn to see the world through the eyes of the system. ~ Melanie Joy

It's a very human-centered, privileged thing to sit back and ...

It’s a very human-centered, privileged thing to sit back and debate the merits of certain tactics when hundreds of animals are being murdered every second. ~ Peter Young

For those people who do not believe in a rights-based approach ...

For those people who do not believe in a rights-based approach informed by animal rights theory, I respectfully suggest that they not use the term “animal rights” which is best used by people who actually believe that animals have rights. ~ Dr. Roger Yates.

Capitalism commodifies, alienates the individual from those things in which ...

Capitalism commodifies, alienates the individual from those things in which she has interests and then forces her to buy these things. It's an immoral system and ironically, it conflicts with the ethical/ spiritual beliefs that most of us claim to embrace. ~ Gary Francione

Steve Wise the human being is very concerned about moral consideration ..

Steve Wise the human being is very concerned about moral consideration. Steve Wise the animal rights lawyer is determined to require humans to respect the fundamental rights of nonhuman animals whether they want to or not. ~ Professor Steven Wise

I am not aware of any sort of "reform" that has negatively impacted on industry ...

I am not aware of any sort of 'reform' that has negatively impacted on industry in the long term ~ Cameron Blewett.

I feel that most people are compassionate and caring ...

I feel that most people are compassionate and caring and if they only knew what was happening, they would join forces with us to stop the horrific use of animals on the planet ~ Kari Bagnall.

It's [...] important that we realise what the media is ...

It’s [...] important that we realise what the media is. It is the voice of the enemy and it cannot be softened up to embrace our agenda. We must go directly to the people with the truth and not hope for the media to do it for us ~ Keith Mann.

Be the voice that gently talks about sentience and justice ...

Be the voice that gently and kindly talks about sentience and justice and the desire we all have to live our lives free of exploitation and cruelty and an untimely death at the hands of another.  Educate vegetarians on what’s involved in the production of their beloved eggs and cheese ~ Dr. Mary Martin.

The most rewarding part of running [our] group is that we are self-directed advocates ...

The most rewarding part of running [our] group is that we are self-directed advocates, able to do what we want, how we want to do it, and continually reflect on the effectiveness of our work and change course whenever necessary. ~ Brandon Becker.

I operate on my own terms, I say what I want to say ...

I operate on my own terms. I say what I want to say, when I want to say it, and where I want to say it. I work for the animals and the animals alone. I am not here to placate activists and win a popularity contest. ~ Gary Yourofsky

We are literally eating the oceans alive and if the oceans die, we all die.

We are literally eating the oceans alive and if the oceans die, we all die. ~ Paul Watson.

The last thing other animals need is another reason not to care about them ...

The last thing other animals need is another reason not to care about them. How we act towards other people can provide just such a reason ~ Tom Regan.

In my experience, promoting antispeciesism and veganism...

In my experience, promoting antispeciesism and veganism is the most efficient way to get rid of ALL animal products, including the free-range farms ~ Jose Valle.

[T]o make an authentic effort to minimize the cruelty we cause...

[T]o make an authentic effort to minimize the cruelty we cause other living beings is the essence of what veganism is, as defined by Donald Watson, who coined the word.  ~  Dr. Will Tuttle

Animal rights doesn’t only involve the absence of property …

Animal rights doesn’t only involve the absence of property; it’s about human beings gaining the integrity, stamina, and creativity to envision a world beyond human supremacy. It’s about people finally resolving to help each other understand we can interact with life on this planet based on respect.  ~  Lee Hall

I [...] talk about meat eaters as blocked vegetarians/vegans.

I [...] talk about meat eaters as blocked vegetarians/vegans. The idea being that somewhere within them they already have the feelings about what they are doing, they just haven’t figured out how to use the feelings in a positive way. ~ Carol J. Adams

[T]o move effectively towards ending the horrible treatment of other animals...

[T]o move effectively towards ending the horrible treatment of other animals we have to recognize the economic forces – and political support – that ultimately underlie the oppression. We are dealing with a social structural as well as a moral problem ~ David Nibert.