Quotes by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

About Colleen Patrick-Goudreau:

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is an American author, speaker, and podcaster. Having earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, and her master’s degree in English Literature from Seton Hall University, Patrick-Goudreau uses her writing and communication skills to advocate veganism as a means by which to prevent cruelty to animals.
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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...

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We don’t “crave” animal-based meat, dairy, and eggs, but we do crave fat, salt, flavor, texture, and familiarity.

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Why is it that the people who seem to have the most to say aren’t doing anything at all?

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.

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Feeling anger is necessary; it’s what we do with anger that will make or break us.

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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 th...

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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.

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They’re not fat pigs; we’re mad scientists.

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How often do we talk just to fill up the quiet space? How often do we waste our breath talking about nonsense?

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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

Author Bio

  • NameColleen Patrick-Goudreau
  • DescriptionAmerican writer and activist
  • BornMarch 8, 1970