Justice Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“The profoundest of all sensualities is the sense of truth and the next deepest sensual experience is the sense of justice.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sons and Lovers, 1913
True sensuality lies in perceiving truth, while justice is a deeper, more demanding sensual experience.
In simple terms: Truth is the first sensual feeling; justice follows deeper.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, then pursue justice.
Themes
truth
justice
sensuality
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal work
- personal relationships
- art criticism
- social activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
moral perception
aesthetic experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths do you sense daily?
- How can you embody justice in everyday actions?
A Different Perspective
Justice can be abstract and harder to experience directly than truth.
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