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Insanity Quote by D.H. Lawrence

“And Clifford the same. All that talk! All that writing! All that wild struggling to push himself forwards! It was just insanity. And it was getting worse, really maniacal. Connie felt washed-out with fear. But at least, Clifford was shifting his grip from her on to Mrs Bolton. He did not know it…” quote by D.H. Lawrence
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““And Clifford the same. All that talk! All that writing! All that wild struggling to push himself forwards! It was just insanity. And it was getting worse, really maniacal. Connie felt washed-out with fear. But at least, Clifford was shifting his grip from her on to Mrs Bolton. He did not know it. Like many insane people, his insanity might be measured by the things he was not aware of, the great desert tracts in his consciousness.””

D.H. Lawrence

About This Quote

Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920

A character’s hidden madness is revealed through the vast, unknown parts of his mind, showing how ignorance fuels fear.

In simple terms: Unseen inner chaos can cause irrational fear.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden mental struggles.

Themes

psychology fear ignorance

Mood

introspective somber

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing
  • personal introspection

Key Concepts

Unconscious mind self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What parts of your own mind remain unexplored?
  • How can you help others reveal hidden struggles?
A Different Perspective

People often misinterpret others’ actions without seeing their inner turmoil.

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