Canada Quote by Shawn Thompson
“A primatologist told me you can find love in the eyes of an orangutan. It's that old primate gleam that goes back thousands of years and can penetrate the deepest gloom of the jungle. Nothing can deter that gleam, which is why we primates have survived for so long to meet and procreate. In prison, the survival of romance is not easy, but it finds a way ... In Canada, there has been a succession of romances between prisoners and female guards, nurses, librarians, and one Catholic nun who married the convict after he divorced his wife.”
About This Quote
Love can be found in unexpected places, even in harsh environments, highlighting the primal drive for connection and survival.
In simple terms: Love appears even in harsh places, showing primal connection.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection despite adversity.
Themes
love
survival
primal instinct
connection
environment
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
Canada:1
Catholic:0
Convicts:0
Divorced:0
Easy:0
Eye:0
Female:0
Finding love:1
Gleam:0
Gloom:0
Has beens:0
Jungle:0
Librarian:0
Long:0
Love:1
Married:0
Nun:0
Nurse:0
Orangutans:0
Penetrate:0
Primates:0
Prison:1
Prisoner:1
Romance:1
Succession:0
Survival:1
Survived:0
Way:0
Wife:0
Years:0
Romances Prisoners:0
Primates Survived:0
Survival Romance:0
Procreate Prison:0
Gleam Primates:0
When to use this quote
- prison life
- wildlife observation
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
evolutionary biology
psychology of attachment
social bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives love in survival contexts?
- How can we protect vulnerable partners?
A Different Perspective
Romance in extreme conditions may be exploitative or unsafe.
