God how I hate new countries: They are older than the old, more sophisticated, much more conceited, only young in a certain puerile vanity more like senility than anything.
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I am not a mechanism, an assembly of various sections. and it is not because the mechanism is working wrongly, that I am ill. I am ill because of wounds to the soul, to the deep emotional self, and the wounds to the soul take a long, long time, only time can help and patience, and a certain difficult repentance long difficult repentance, realization of life’s mistake, and the freeing oneself from the endless repetition of the mistake which mankind at large has chosen to sanctify.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that emotional and spiritual wounds are the root of one's suffering, not just physical or mechanical issues.
D. H. Lawrence's quote reflects on the nature of human existence, asserting that ailments arise from deep emotional and spiritual wounds rather than merely physical dysfunctions. He suggests that healing requires time, patience, and a profound understanding of one's life choices, encouraging individuals to confront their emotional struggles and work toward personal growth and redemption beyond societal norms.
Themes
Emotional WoundsHealingSoulPatienceRepentanceLife Choices
In practice
Example use cases
In a therapeutic setting, to illustrate the significance of emotional healing.
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