Albert Einstein: The Scientific Giant Who Turned to Vegetarianism Late in Life
Originator of the theory of relativity, who expressed admiration for vegetarianism in his letters and adopted it himself in his final years.
Biography
Albert Einstein (1879–1955) was a theoretical physicist and the originator of the theory of relativity, one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.
On Vegetarianism
In his letters, Einstein repeatedly expressed admiration for a vegetarian lifestyle, believing it beneficial to human health and temperament. For health reasons, he adopted a vegetarian diet in the final stage of his life.
A Widely Quoted Line
Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances of survival for life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.
(This line is widely quoted, though its exact wording varies across sources.) His stance lent extra weight to the idea that vegetarianism benefits both body and planet.
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