Quotes by David Herbert Lawrence

California is a queer place in a way, it has turned its back on the world, and looks into the void Pacific. It is absolutely selfish, very empty, but not false, and at least, not full of false effort. (David Herbert Lawrence)

Creation destroys as it goes, throws down one tree for the rise of another. But ideal mankind would abolish death, multiply itself million upon million, rear up city upon city, save every parasite alive, until the accumulation of mere existence is swollen to a horror. (David Herbert Lawrence)

Dont be on the side of the angels, its too lowering. (David Herbert Lawrence)

Ethics and equity and the principles of justice do not change with the calendar. (David Herbert Lawrence)

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. (David Herbert Lawrence)

If a woman hasnt got a tiny streak of harlot in her, shes a dry stick as a rule. (David Herbert Lawrence)

Life is a travelling to the edge of knowledge, then a leap taken. (David Herbert Lawrence)

Loud peace propaganda makes war seem imminent. (David Herbert Lawrence)

Men are freest when they are most unconscious of freedom. The shout is a rattling of chains, always was. (David Herbert Lawrence)

Men! The only animal in the world to fear. (David Herbert Lawrence)