This quote by D.H. Lawrence suggests that when men lose their primal, wild instincts – the raw, unfiltered part of their nature – they cease to think truly and deeply. The “wild animal” within us represents our instinctual self, the part of us that responds to life intuitively and without overthinking or overanalyzing.
Lawrence implies that authentic thinking doesn’t come from a place of domestication or societal norms but from our primal instincts. This is not about being savage or untamed; instead, it’s about maintaining a level of authenticity and originality in thought processes which often comes from our instinctual responses.
In today’s world, this idea can be applied in various ways. For instance,in personal progress terms,it encourages people to stay connected with their true selves rather than conforming entirely to societal expectations. It reminds us not to lose touch with our innermost feelings and instincts as we navigate through life.
Many times people suppress their natural instincts out of fear of being judged or misunderstood by society.This suppression can lead to a lack of creativity and individuality because they are no longer thinking for themselves; they are merely following what has been prescribed by society.
On an even larger scale such as societal development, this quote challenges conformity and complacency while promoting diversity in thought and innovation – elements crucial for any progressive society.
Thus, keeping alive the ‘wild animal’ within ourselves means preserving our capacity for independent thought which can lead to innovative ideas and breakthroughs both on personal levels and also broader social scales.
