Cocktail Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““Meanwhile you just lived on and there was nothing to it. She understood perfectly well why people had cocktail parties, and jazzed, and Charlestoned till they were ready to drop. You had to take it out some way or other, your youth, or it ate you up. But what a ghastly thing, this youth! You felt as old as Methuselah, and yet the thing fizzed somehow, and didn't let you be comfortable. A mean sort of life! And no prospect! She almost wished she had gone off with Mick, and made her life one long cocktail party, and jazz evening. Anyhow that was better than just mooning yourself into the grave.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence, 1920
Youth is restless, chaotic, and uncomfortable; some seek escape through hedonism, but it offers no lasting fulfillment.
In simple terms: Youth feels chaotic and unsatisfying.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper purpose.
Themes
youth
existential angst
hedonism
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health
- creative writing
- social commentary
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you lasting satisfaction?
- How can you channel youthful energy constructively?
A Different Perspective
Hedonistic escape may lead to emptiness.
