Black heart Quote by Maynard James Keenan
““Up until the mid twentieth century the mountain gorilla was considered a myth. Oddly enough, a legend not unlike bigfoot or the loch ness monster. The chance of actually seeing/experiencing this elusive shadow was as likely as finding ones soulmate. Rare. Precious. Even once discovered they seemed unapproachable. The only way to get close to this magnificent creature was to become empathetic. Abandon all pretense and preconceptions. To bare an open throat. To collapse into the arms of vulnerability. All but extinct, these beings/moments are threatened by the black hearted. The cold and oblivious. The empty eyed profit seekers that overlook these rare precious moments.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Maynard James Keenan on environmental empathy, 2021
Seeing rare, endangered beings requires shedding ego and embracing vulnerability, confronting exploitative forces that threaten precious moments.
In simple terms: Approach rare creatures with humility and openness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace empathy, reject exploitation.
Themes
environmentalism
vulnerability
exploitation
conservation
empathy
Mood
reflective
somber
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- wildlife research
- nature photography
- conservation activism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
ecology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster genuine empathy without romanticizing rarity?
- What actions protect vulnerable beings from exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Vulnerability can be weaponized by those seeking control.
