Heart Quote by D. H. Lawrence
““...she was walking along the bottom-most bed--she was quite safe: quite safe, if she had to go on and on for ever, seeing this was the very bottom, and there was nothing deeper. There was nothing deeper, you see, so one could not but feel certain, passive.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920
When one reaches the deepest point of existence, the lack of further depth can feel both safe and immobilizing.
In simple terms: Depth can feel safe but also stagnant.
Key Takeaway
Seek movement beyond perceived bottom.
Themes
existential
stagnation
comfort
passivity
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative block
- spiritual contemplation
- career plateau
Key Concepts
philosophical depth
psychological safety
literary metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the bottom” represent for you?
- How can you move beyond a feeling of safety?
A Different Perspective
Safety may prevent growth.
