Thanks go out to Before Wisdom
Listen closely to Dienna Capers' words: She is an omnivore who make's an emotional appeal that can only reasonably end with her going vegan (or at least stop sanctioning the murder of Maxine's brother because he tastes good).
In this statement "the Buddha explains that we should not kill out of consideration for the feelings of fear and the love of life that beings experience. Moreover, he says all beings share these attributes, suggesting that the word which has been translated as "beings" implies "sentient beings.""
All beings tremble before danger, all fear death. When a man considers this, he does not kill or cause to kill. All beings fear before danger, life is dear to all. When a man considers this, he does not kill or cause to kill. (Dhammapada, 129-130.)
From RosemaryAmey.ca
He who for the sake of happiness hurts others who also want happiness, shall not hereafter find happiness. (Dhammapada, 131.)
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