Creation Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“There is the unknown and the unknowable which propounds all creation. This we cannot love , we can only accept it as a term of our own limitation and ratification. We can only know that from the unknown, profound desires enter in upon us, and that the fulfilling of these desires is the fulfilling of creation.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Plumed Serpent, 1925
The unknowable drives creation; we can only accept our limits, and our deepest desires shape the world.
In simple terms: Accept limits, let desires guide creation.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, follow desires.
Themes
creation
mystery
human limitation
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Artistic inspiration
- scientific inquiry
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Existentialism
Desire
Acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknown inspires you?
- How do you balance acceptance and curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on unknowns may cause paralysis.
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