Apples Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“Now it is autumn and the falling fruit and the long journey towards oblivion. The apples falling like great drops of dew to bruise themselves an exit from themselves.”
About This Quote
The passage reflects on autumn as a metaphor for life's inevitable decline, where fruit detaches and dissolves, symbolizing self‑destruction and the surrender to oblivion.
In simple terms: Autumn as decay and surrender.
Key Takeaway
Life ends in quiet release.
Themes
mortality
nature
impermanence
self‑destruction
transcendence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- contemplating aging
- writing poetry
- discussing death
- exploring nature's cycles
Key Concepts
seasonal change
symbolic imagery
existential reflection
Practical Applications
- literary analysis
- philosophical essay
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the fruit's fall reveal about human acceptance of death?
- How does the seasonal metaphor deepen the theme of impermanence?
