Believe Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“I believe that a man is converted when first he hears the low, vast murmur of life, of human life, troubling his hitherto unconscious self.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sons and Lovers, D. H. Lawrence, 1913
Awareness of the collective human experience awakens personal consciousness and transformation.
In simple terms: Hearing humanity awakens the self.
Key Takeaway
Listen to others to grow.
Themes
self-awareness
humanity
transformation
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- education
- community involvement
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
existentialism
collective consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does listening to others change your self‑view?
- What collective experiences have reshaped you?
A Different Perspective
Personal change also needs active reflection, not just hearing.
