We are afraid of the instincts. We are afraid of the…
““We are afraid of the instincts. We are afraid of the intuition within us. We suppress the instincts, and we cut off our intuitional awareness from one another and from the world. The reason being some great shock to the procreative self. Now we know one another only as ideal or social or political entities, fleshless, bloodless and cold like Bernard Shaw's creatures. Intuitively we are dead to one another, we have all gone cold. But by intuition alone can man really be aware of man, or of the living, substantial world. By intuition alone can man love and know either woman or world, and by intuition alone can he bring forth images of the magic awareness which we call art.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Lawrence argues that modern society suppresses instinct and intuition, which are essential for authentic connection, love, and art.
In simple terms: Modern life drowns natural feeling and insight.
Key Takeaway
Reclaim instinct and intuition.
Themes
intuition
instinct
authenticity
art
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative work
- community building
Key Concepts
modern alienation
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance intuition with reason?
- What practices revive your inner senses?
A Different Perspective
Intuition may conflict with rational decision‑making.