Veganism is an act of nonviolent defiance. It is our statement that we reject the notion that animals are things and that we regard sentient nonhumans as moral persons with the fundamental moral right not to be treated as the property or resources of humans. - Gary L. Francione
Ethical veganism represents a commitment to nonviolence. - Gary L. Francione
Veganism is not a "sacrifice." It is a joy. - Gary L. Francione
Any serious social, political, and economic change must include veganism. - Gary L. Francione
Veganism is not about giving anything up or losing anything; it is about gaining the peace within yourself that comes from embracing nonviolence and refusing to participate in the exploitation of the vulnerable - Gary L. Francione