We tend to think eating a compassionate, vegetarian diet as being a "new" thing. But Ms Davis' book proves that humans have been choosing a kinder, healthier way of eating since the beginning of recorded time! It is fascinating to read the thoughts of many notorious, brilliant minds in history--authors, poets, philosophers, doctors, spiritual leaders---very intelligent, educated & respected people in society. As I read it I highlighted my favorite quotes...the book is now predominently yellow!!!! I think my very fave is from Ovid, a Roman poet who died in 17AD: "...Earth is generous with her provision, and her sustenance is very kind; she offers, for your table, food that requires no bloodshed and no slaughter." Something to keep in mind when you sit down to your next meal...