Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Quotes & Sayings

May our daily choices be a reflection of our deepest values, and may we use our voices to speak for those who need us most, those who have no voice, those who have no choice. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The phytochemicals, antioxidants, and fiber- all of the healthful components of plant foods- originate in plants, not animals. If they are present, it is because the animal ate plants. And why should we go through an animal to get the benefits of the plants themselves? To consume unnecessary, unseemly, and unhealthy substances, such as saturated fat, animal protein, lactose, and dietary cholesterol, is to negate the benefits of the fiber, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are prevalent and inherent in plants. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

My hope is that we can navigate through this world and our lives with the grace and integrity of those who need our protection. May we have the sense of humor and liveliness of the goats; may we have the maternal instincts and protective nature of the hens and the sassiness of the roosters. May we have the gentleness and strength of the cattle, and the wisdom, humility, and serenity of the donkeys. May we appreciate the need for community as do the sheep and choose our companion as carefully as do the rabbits. May we have the faithfulness and commitment to family as the geese, and adaptability and affability of the ducks. May we have the intelligence, loyalty, and affection of the pigs and the inquisitiveness, sensitivity, and playfulness of the turkeys.
My hope is that we learn from the animals what it is we need to become better people. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

They're not fat pigs; we're mad scientists. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why is it that the people who seem to have the most to say aren't doing anything at all? — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Feeling anger is necessary; it's what we do with anger that will make or break us. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Don't do nothing because you can't do everything. Do something! — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

It's a pretty amazing to wake up every morning, knowing that every decision I make is to cause as little harm as possible. It's a pretty fantastic way to live. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

We don't "crave" animal-based meat, dairy, and eggs, but we do crave fat, salt, flavor, texture, and familiarity. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How often do we talk just to fill up the quiet space? How often do we waste our breath talking about nonsense? — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

One life matters - especially to the one whose life it is. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

There is a stereotype that vegans talk about being vegan all the time. The irony is, once people find out I'm vegan, I quickly become their confessor, counselor, and sounding board. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

It is not how we breed, keep and kill animals for human consumption that has been the impetus for vegetarianism for thousands of years. It is that we breed, keep and kill animals for human consumption. Throughout the centuries the common thread in the arguments against eating animals is the fact that since we have no nutritional requirement for the flesh or fluids of animals, killing them to simply satisfy our taste-buds or habits or customs amounts to senseless slaughter, and senseless slaughter is no small thing. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Choosing to laugh doesn't undermine the serious work we have to do. It enables us to do it. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

What's the point of having beliefs and values if we don't stand up for the former and live by the latter? — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Closing our eyes doesn't make violence disappear; it only closes our minds and hearts and enables the violence to continue. — Colleen Patrick-Goudreau