Actuality Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“For whereas the mind works in possibilities, the intuitions work in actualities, and what you intuitively desire, that is possible to you. Whereas what you mentally or "consciously" desire is nine times out of ten impossible; hitch your wagon to a star, or you will just stay where you are.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Power of Intuition", 1925
Intuition perceives reality directly, while conscious desire often imagines impossible outcomes; align goals with intuitive truth.
In simple terms: Intuition sees what’s possible; conscious wishes often miss.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuition over forced ambition.
Themes
intuition
reality
goal‑setting
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- personal decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What intuitive signals guide your choices?
- How can you test intuition versus wish?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be vague and misled by bias.
