Man and woman Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““He felt that she wanted the soul out of his body and not him. All his strength and energy she drew into herself through some channel which united them. She did not want to meet him so that there were two of them man and woman together. She wanted to draw all of him into her. It urged him to an intensity like madness which fascinated him as drug-taking might. He was discussing Michael Angelo. It felt to her as if she were fingering the very quivering tissue the very protoplasm of life as she heard him. It gave her deepest satisfaction. And in the end it frightened her. There he lay in the white intensity of his search and his voice gradually filled her with fear so level it was almost inhuman as if in a trance.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920
The passage explores a consuming, almost drug‑like intimacy where one lover seeks to absorb the other completely, leading to both ecstasy and terror.
In simple terms: A lover wants to merge completely, causing intense pleasure and fear.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the fine line between deep connection and loss of self.
Themes
intimacy
obsession
identity
power dynamics
Mood
passionate
intense
conflicted
Type
literary
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
- psychological analysis
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
psychology
eroticism
transcendence
dependency
Questions to Reflect On
- What are healthy limits in deep emotional bonds?
- How does desire for total union affect individuality?
A Different Perspective
Intense merging can erode personal boundaries and cause distress.
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