He was wild the way a mistreated dog becomes wild, not because it loves freedom, but because it has lost trust
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wildness in the subject stems from broken trust rather than love of liberty.
- In plain terms
- He acts wild because he does not trust others, not because he wants freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Distrust can mimic freedom seeking behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is wildness always about freedom?
- How do you rebuild broken trust?
Another view
It simplifies complex behavioral motivations.
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