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D. H. Lawrence

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David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was an English novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, literary critic and painter who published as D. H. Lawrence. His collected works represent an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. In them, Lawrence confronts issues relating to emotional health and vitality, spontaneity, and instinct.


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Quote Left Reason is a supple nymph, and slippery as a fish by nature. She had as leave give her kiss to an absurdity any day, as to syllogistic truth. The absurdity may turn out truer. Quote Right
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Quote Left The American grips himself, at the very sources of his consciousness, in a grip of care: and then, to so much of the rest of life, is indifferent. Whereas, the European hasn't got so much care in him, so he cares much more for life and living. Quote Right
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Quote Left Towns oftener swamp one than carry one out onto the big ocean of life. Quote Right
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Quote Left I hate the actor and audience business. An author should be in among the crowd, kicking their shins or cheering them on to some mischief or merriment. Quote Right
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Quote Left I hold that the parentheses are by far the most important parts of a non-business letter. Quote Right
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things