I go out on the side of a hill, maybe hunting deer, and…
““I go out on the side of a hill, maybe hunting deer, and sit there and see the shadow of night coming over the hill, and I can swear to you there is a part of me that is absolutely untouched by anything civilized. There's a part of me that has never heard of a telephone.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even in modern civilization, a primal part of us remains untouched by technology and remains connected to nature.
In simple terms: A wild self remains beyond civilization.
Key Takeaway
Reconnect with nature.
Themes
nature
solitude
civilization
primal self
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- hiking
- camping
- meditation
- writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of you feels untouched by modernity?
- How can you nurture that part?
A Different Perspective
Modern life can overwhelm primal instincts.