according to the book Ismael, What does it mean to live as a lion or wombat?

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according to the book Ismael

Answer 1

I did some research for you and found some interesting information. First of all, I am assuming the book is "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn, as it does talk about the lion and wombat. From the buzzflash website (first link listed in the sources), it has the quote and a little bit of information. That page is quite informative. Here is one exerpt:
The book's viewpoint character comes upon his revelations slowly, as Ishmael feeds him the pieces necessary to both deconstruct his "modern man" worldview and help him reconstruct -- virtually from scratch -- the worldview of ancient humans. A worldview that, by the way, Quinn suggests is the key to saving humanity:

"Yesterday's part of the story," Ishmael said, "revealed the meaning of the world as it's understood among the Takers: The world is a human life-support system, a machine designed to produce and sustain human life."
"Right."

"Today's part of the story seems to be about the destiny of man. Obviously it was not man's destiny to live like a lion or a wombat."

"That's right."

"What is man's destiny, then?"

"Hm," I said. ""Well. Man's destiny is to achieve, to accomplish great things."

"As it's known among the Takers, man's destiny is more specific than that."

"Well, I suppose you could say that his destiny is to build civilization."

"Think mythologically."

"I'm afraid I don't know how that's done."

"I'll demonstrate. Listen."

I listened.

And so have millions of people all around the world. This book has been a bestseller ever since 1991 -- fourteen years ago -- when it first appeared, after winning a half-million-dollar prize in a competition sponsored by Ted Turner. It's still selling well, and has developed a strong cult following, as you can find on Quinn's website at www.Ishmael.org.

This leads me to the next link, which is Daniel Quinn's site about Ishmael. It might help you with your information search also.

Good luck, and I hope this helps!

Answer 2

kill gazelle and jump around.