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“A terrible hollow seemed to menace him somewhere, somehow, a void, and into this void his energy would collapse. Energyless, he felt at times he was dead, really dead.” quote by D.H. Lawrence
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““A terrible hollow seemed to menace him somewhere, somehow, a void, and into this void his energy would collapse. Energyless, he felt at times he was dead, really dead.””

D.H. Lawrence

About This Quote

Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920

A character feels an overwhelming emptiness that drains his energy, making him feel lifeless and detached.

In simple terms: He feels empty and dead inside.

Key Takeaway

Address inner voids.

Themes

existentialism psychology loneliness

Mood

somber philosophical

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • mental health
  • creative writing
  • character analysis

Key Concepts

void energy collapse psychic emptiness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when you’re emotionally depleted?
  • What practices restore vitality?
A Different Perspective

The description may dramatize internal struggle, lacking concrete solutions.

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