The only history is a mere question of one's struggle inside oneself. But that is the joy of it. One need neither discover Americas nor conquer nations, and yet one has as great a work as Columbus or Alexander, to do. D. H. Lawrence alexanderamericacolumbus share on social
The true artist doesn't substitute immorality for morality. On the contrary, he always substitutes a finer morality for a grosser one. D. H. Lawrence artistcontraryfine Change image and share on social
Never trust the artist. Trust the tale. The proper function of the critic is to save the tale from the artist who created it. D. H. Lawrence artistcreatecritic Change image and share on social
I can't do with mountains at close quarters - they are always in the way, and they are so stupid, never moving and never doing anything but obtrude themselves. D. H. Lawrence closemountainmove Change image and share on social
I am in love - and, my God, it is the greatest thing that can happen to a man. I tell you, find a woman you can fall in love with. Do it. Let yourself fall in love. If you have not done so already, you are wasting your life. D. H. Lawrence fallfindgod share on social
The cruelest thing a man can do to a woman is to portray her as perfection. D. H. Lawrence cruelmanperfection Change image and share on social
When one jumps over the edge, one is bound to land somewhere. D. H. Lawrence bindedgejump Change image and share on social
The proper study of mankind is man in his relation to his deity. D. H. Lawrence deitymanmankind Change image and share on social
Consciousness is an end in itself. We torture ourselves getting somewhere, and when we get there it is nowhere, for there is nowhere to get to. D. H. Lawrence consciousnessendtorture Change image and share on social