Disease Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“One can no longer live with people: it is too hideous and nauseating. Owners and owned, they are like the two sides of a ghastly disease.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920
Describes human relationships as diseased and repulsive, suggesting alienation and moral decay.
In simple terms: People are like a sick disease, unbearable to live with.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address relational alienation.
Themes
alienation
human nature
existential dread
Mood
somber
philosophical
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- social isolation
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
nihilism
psychological distress
Questions to Reflect On
- What causes such profound alienation?
- Can empathy heal these relational diseases?
A Different Perspective
The bleak view may overlook possibilities for connection and growth.
