"… far greater Advantages would come to pass amongst Christians, if they would cease from Contention, Oppression, and (what tends and disposes them thereunto,) the killing of Beasts, and eating their Flesh and Blood; and in a short time humane murthers, and devilish feuds and cruelties among each other, would abate, and perhaps scarce have a being amongst them."
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The Way to Health, Long Life and Happiness, London, 1697, p. 241.
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Thomas Tryon
(September 6, 1634 – August 21, 1703) was an English merchant, author of popular self-help books, and early advocate of vegetarianism.
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