Adamant Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“O pity the dead that are dead, but cannot make the journey, still they moan and beat against the silvery adamant walls of life's exclusive city.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women, D. H. Lawrence, 1920
Life’s exclusive city traps the dead who cannot move, causing endless suffering.
In simple terms: Dead trapped in a city suffer.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release stagnant grief.
Themes
mortality
trapped
suffering
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling trapped affect your daily life?
- What would release you from your own “walls”?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the possibility of transformation after death.
![“I don't know that Brandy [Burre] would ever categorize herself as being trapped, but I felt like I saw her being trapped. When she's cleaning the room and she puts the labels on the toys, that was something that my wife, who's also friends with Brandy, was very adamant that we try to capture. My…” quote by Robert Greene](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/222/robert-greene-498_adamant_i-don-t-know-that-brandy-burre-would-eve_70659.jpg)
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