Sentimental Self Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““I don't care. He'll only be painting his own feelings for me, and I don't mind if he does that. I wouldn't have him touch me, not for anything. But if he thinks he can do anything with his owlish arty staring, let him stare. He can make as many empty tubes and corrugations out of me as he likes. It's his funeral. He hated you for what you said: that his tubified art is sentimental and self-important. But of course it's true.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920
The speaker tolerates another's emotional expression but rejects being used or objectified.
In simple terms: Accept feelings but guard personal boundaries.
Key Takeaway
Set limits on emotional exploitation.
Themes
boundaries
emotional autonomy
artistic expression
Mood
defensive
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative collaborations
- personal space
Key Concepts
subjectivity
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you allow others to affect you?
- When is it okay to let someone 'stare'?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may be overly defensive, limiting intimacy.
