A male does his best, reproductively, if he wanders and copulates as widely as possible. I've done the wandering. Somehow I missed out on the copulating.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evolutionary drives are not always fulfilled personally.
- In plain terms
- I wandered like a male should but missed reproducing.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal outcomes often defy biological imperatives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Did your choices match your nature?
- What is the point of wandering?
Another view
Reproduction is not the only goal.
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