--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't think that the flesh is…" description: "\"I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous, evil, bad. It is cantankerous, and it is independent. The idea of independence is the key. It ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/david-cronenberg-8285_betrayal_i-don-t-think-that-the-flesh-is-necessar_1111304.jpg" --- # I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous… ![“I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous, evil, bad. It is cantankerous, and it is independent. The idea of independence is the key. It really is like colonialism. The colonies suddenly decide that they can and should exist with their own personality and should detach from the…” quote by David Cronenberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/david-cronenberg-8285_betrayal_i-don-t-think-that-the-flesh-is-necessar_1111304.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/david-cronenberg-8285_betrayal_i-don-t-think-that-the-flesh-is-necessar_1111304.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/david-cronenberg-8285_betrayal_i-don-t-think-that-the-flesh-is-necessar_1111304.jpg) > “I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous, evil, bad. It is cantankerous, and it is independent. The idea of independence is the key. It really is like colonialism. The colonies suddenly decide that they can and should exist with their own personality and should detach from the control of the mother country. At first the colony is perceived as being treacherous. It's a betrayal. Ultimately, it can be seen as the separation of a partner that could be very valuable as an equal rather than as something you dominate.” [David Cronenberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-cronenberg/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The body’s independence can be seen as a betrayal that later becomes a valuable partnership rather than domination. **In simple terms:** The body can seem rebellious but may become a valuable equal. Key Takeaway Recognize independence as potential partnership. Themes independence body colonialism relationship power dynamics Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical analytical When to use this quote - personal health decisions - political movements - family dynamics - workplace autonomy Key Concepts autonomy identity colonial metaphor balance Questions to Reflect On - How can we balance autonomy with unity? - When does independence become harmful? 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