We should try to minimize the harm we do to others, improve ourselves, and help make the planet a better place. We've got to start somewhere, one person at a time, just like the rights movements before us. Future generations will look at us now and be appalled at the way we treat animals; the same way we look at previous generations for sexism, racism, slavery, etc. A liberal opposes every war except the current one and supports every rights movement except the current one.

1. It is immoral to cause unnecessary suffering to animals.
2. The production of animal products inherently causes suffering to animals.
3. Animal products are generally unnecessary (for health or survival).

It is immoral to produce (or support the production of) animal products unless absolutely necessary. Or, to put that another way: If we can avoid harming animals, why wouldn't we?

Animal products are also absolutely devastating for the environment and bad for your health, while at the same time completely unnecessary. I'd argue it's immoral to support something so extremely harmful to the planet.

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"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."

"You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger."

"Focus less on the destination when going on a trip, and more on the going."
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“Pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source.”

“It’s easy to do nothing, it’s hard to forgive.”

“Sometimes life is like this tunnel. You can’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you keep moving, you will come to a better place.”

”Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not.”

“The greatest illusion of this world is the illusion of separation. Things you think are separate and different are actually one and the same. We are all one people, but we live as if divided.”

“Some friendships are so strong, they can even transcend lifetimes.”

“There is nothing wrong with a life of peace and prosperity. I suggest you think about what it is you want from your life, and why.”

"When struggling within oneself and wondering how one ends up, wouldn't it be interesting to find out?"

"It's time for you to look inward, and ask yourself the big questions. Who are you? And what do you want?"

"Love is brightest in the dark."

"When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change."

"When love is real, it finds a way."

"If you look for the light, you can often find it. But if you look for the dark, that is all you will ever see."

"You must never give in to despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength."

"While it is always best to believe in one’s self, a little help from others can be a great blessing."

"It is usually best to admit mistakes when they occur, and to seek to restore honor."

"If you keep an open mind and an open heart, I promise you will find your own destiny someday."

"Is it your own destiny? Or is it a destiny someone else has tried to force on you?"

“You have light and peace inside of you. If you let it out, you can change the world around you."

"Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else."

"Many things that seem threatening in the dark become welcoming when we shine light on them."

"One can begin to reshape the landscape with a single flower."

"If there is an encounter, there is a farewell too."

"Every rain must cease eventually."

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."