Strange Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“The day of the absolute is over, and we're in for the strange gods once more.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence, 1920
He declares that the era of absolute certainty has ended, and humanity must now confront unfamiliar, powerful forces.
In simple terms: Old certainties are gone; strange powers return.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and adapt.
Themes
change
uncertainty
myth
modernity
psychology
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- societal adaptation
- spiritual seeking
- creative work
Key Concepts
Existential shift
cultural upheaval
mythic archetypes
Questions to Reflect On
- What "strange gods" do you feel today?
- How do you cope with loss of certainty?
A Different Perspective
Some may view new forces as threatening rather than liberating.
![“There was another reason [she] took her books whenever they went away. They were her home when she was somewhere strange. They were familiar voices, friends that never quarreled with her, clever, powerful friends -- daring and knowledgeable, tried and tested adventurers who had traveled far and…” quote by Cornelia Funke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/639/cornelia-funke-908_adventurer_there-was-another-reason-she-took-her-bo_3074.jpg)
