Bewildered Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“We only seem to learn from Life that Life doesn't matter so much as it seemed to do - it's not so burningly important, after all, what happens. We crawl, like blinking sea-creatures, out of the Ocean onto a spur of rock, we creep over the promontory bewildered and dazzled and hurting ourselves, then we drop in the ocean on the other side: and the little transit doesn't matter so much.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence, 1920
Life’s lessons are modest; existence is fleeting and often confusing.
In simple terms: Life is brief and puzzling.
Key Takeaway
Accept life’s transience and uncertainty.
Themes
existential
philosophy
impermanence
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief
- adventure
- daily routines
- creative work
Key Concepts
meaning
human experience
nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What small moments give your life meaning?
- How do you cope with life’s unpredictability?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on insignificance may diminish motivation.
