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Posted by madwand on November 11, 2003, at 20:11:40
It is said that the porcupine is never safer than when its quills are fully extended. However it is unable to feed itself in this position, and will ultimately starve to death in its safety.
Perhaps the zoologists would label the literal interpretation of this as an urban myth. I do not know.Michael
Posted by Dinah on November 11, 2003, at 20:22:46
In reply to Porcupines, posted by madwand on November 11, 2003, at 20:11:40
Have you read "Schopenhauer's Porcupines: Intimacy and Its Dilemmas" by Deborah Anna Luepnitz? I think I remember I enjoyed it. :-) The theme was the universal struggle between the desire for intimacy and the resistance towards intimacy.
If I'm remembering correctly. I blame the psych meds. :D
Posted by EscherDementian on November 12, 2003, at 1:50:42
In reply to Re: Porcupines » madwand, posted by Dinah on November 11, 2003, at 20:22:46
Awesome.
Thank you both.
Used to use the Pufferfish analogy, but i shall switch to Porcupines. :)
And read "Schopenhauer's...."
Posted by Wildflower on November 12, 2003, at 8:38:31
In reply to Porcupines, posted by madwand on November 11, 2003, at 20:11:40
I never thought of things that way. If I were a porcupine, I'd probably starve... :-(
Posted by madwand on November 12, 2003, at 8:40:41
In reply to Re: Porcupines » madwand, posted by Dinah on November 11, 2003, at 20:22:46
Thanks for the link! Sounds like a fascinating book.
Michael
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