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"The vegan movement has been propelled forward less by the bold actions of a few bright luminaries than by the tireless work of thousands of dedicated people who expect no more reward than the satisfaction that living by their convictions will have some measure of positive influence on the planet and its inhabitants."

~ John Beske, VeganStreet.com

For many vegans who are just beginning, and for those who do not have support, a commitment to the vegan ideal can sometimes lead to a feeling of isolation. In a world where animal by-products are used for everything from photographic film to tires on a car, and where images of meat, dairy products and eggs can be seen wherever you turn, vegans are constantly exposed to the indifference of others to the suffering of animals.

Many of us have experienced the frustration that arises when we try to share our new perceptions with those we love, and are met with apathy or even anger. When an individual tries to awaken friends, family and sometimes even those who seem to be 'like-minded', the attempt can too often be taken as personal judgment, resulting in a refusal to accept the information being offered. This kind of treatment may serve to fuel our determination to fight for our ideals, but for many it can lead to feelings of discouragement.

This part of The Vegan Life is an attempt to change this pattern, to replace feelings of loneliness and isolation with a feeling of community, celebrating the many fronts upon which animal cruelty is being fought, by people of all ages and backgrounds.

The philosophies of these people are not identical, neither are their respective approaches to the issue, but we have attempted to bring them together on the common ground that all vegans share, and hopefully the quotes we have selected reflect that. 

We hope that those who are new to the cause, those who have been vegan since the beginning of the movement, and all in between, will find inspiration on these pages. Our efforts can serve as a powerful force against injustice, whether we devote our entire lives to the cause, as some of the people on this list have done, or whether we simply make the point of compassion with every vegan choice we make.

We are currently working on completing this section, as well as all areas of the site. Entries are still coming in. If you wish to nominate someone (even if it's yourself), please feel free to do so using our Contact Us page.  Thank you!

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