Bears Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“Previously, even in Egypt, men had not learned to see straight. They fumbled in the dark, and didn't quite know where they were, or what they were. Like men in a dark room, they only felt their existence surging in the darkness of other creatures. We, however, have learned to see ourselves for what we are, as the sun sees us. The Kodak bears witness.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Evolution of Vision” by D. H. Lawrence, 1925
Humans moved from darkness, unaware of themselves, to self‑recognition illuminated by truth, like a camera capturing reality.
In simple terms: We progressed from ignorance to self‑knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth to see yourself clearly.
Themes
self‑discovery
knowledge
illumination
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- educational curricula
- creative arts
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “seeing yourself” mean to you?
- How does truth change your actions?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge can be unsettling; confronting truth may be painful.
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