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Adventurous Quote by D. H. Lawrence

“Marriage and deathless friendship, both should be inviolable and sacred: two great creative passions, separate, apart, but complementary: the one pivotal, the other adventurous: the one, marriage, the centre of human life; and the other, the leap ahead.” quote by D. H. Lawrence
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“Marriage and deathless friendship, both should be inviolable and sacred: two great creative passions, separate, apart, but complementary: the one pivotal, the other adventurous: the one, marriage, the centre of human life; and the other, the leap ahead.”

D. H. Lawrence

About This Quote

Source Essay: “Marriage and Deathless Friendship”, 1920

Marriage provides a stable core, while deep friendship offers adventurous growth; both are essential and complementary.

In simple terms: Marriage grounds, friendship expands.

Key Takeaway

Balance stability with adventurous connection.

Themes

relationships balance growth

Mood

intimate inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • friendship building
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

commitment friendship creative partnership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture both in your life?
  • Can one replace the other?
A Different Perspective

Risk of idealizing both roles.

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