Life Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““There was nothing now but this empty treadmill of what Clifford called the integrated life, the long living together of two people, who are in the habit of being in the same house with one another. Nothingness! To accept the great nothingness of life seemed to be the one end of living. All the many busy and important little things that make up the grand sum-total of nothingness!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920 (excerpt)
The passage describes a feeling of emptiness in shared domestic life, where routine and small tasks mask a deeper sense of nothingness, implying that meaning is elusive in ordinary existence.
In simple terms: Daily life can feel empty despite busy routines; meaning is hard to find.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper purpose beyond routine.
Themes
existentialism
mundanity
relationship
meaninglessness
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- personal journaling
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- therapeutic reflection
Key Concepts
Absurdism
existential dread
psychology of routine
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your daily life meaning?
- Can emptiness be productive?
A Different Perspective
Finding purpose may be subjective; not all seek meaning in the same way.
