As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.
— Pythagoras Ancient

Pythagorean theorem, mathematics

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Philosophical teaching, advocating vegetarianism and non-violence towards animals.

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c. 570–495 BCE (approximate)

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Shocking

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/83011-as-long-as-man-continues-to-be-the-ruthle…

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