Animal Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“Men always do leave off really thinking, when the last bit of wild animal dies in them.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women, D. H. Lawrence, 1920
People often stop thinking deeply when they lose their primal, instinctive drive.
In simple terms: Loss of wildness dulls thought.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner wildness.
Themes
self-awareness
instinct
thinking
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative blocks
- decision making
- stress management
Key Concepts
existentialism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep your instinct alive?
- What does “wild animal” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Without inner wildness, rationality can become shallow.
