Apples Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“I'm not sure if a mental relation with a woman doesn't make it impossible to love her. To know the mind of a woman is to end in hating her. Love means the pre-cognitive flow...it is the honest state before the apple.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence, 1920
He questions whether intellectual intimacy with a woman precludes love, suggesting that understanding her mind may lead to resentment, while love is a pre‑cognitive, pure state.
In simple terms: Knowing a woman's mind might cause hate; love is a pure, instinctive feeling.
Key Takeaway
Seek love beyond intellectual analysis.
Themes
love
gender dynamics
intimacy
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- self‑knowledge
- emotional intelligence
- creative expression
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
relationship theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love exist without fully understanding the other?
- What does “pre‑cognitive flow” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Risk of over‑intellectualizing emotions, losing spontaneity.
