Animal Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“Why were we driven out of Paradise? Why did we fall into this gnawing disease of unappeasable dissatisfaction? Not because we sinned. Ah, no. All the animals in Paradise enjoyed the sensual passion of coition. Not because we sinned. But because we got sex into our head.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love, 1920
Human dissatisfaction stems not from sin but from an overemphasis on sexual desire, leading to perpetual unrest.
In simple terms: Excessive focus on sex creates endless dissatisfaction.
Key Takeaway
Balance desire with broader purpose.
Themes
desire
dissatisfaction
human nature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑reflection
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
philosophical
psychological
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we link fulfillment to sex?
- Can content be found elsewhere?
A Different Perspective
May ignore other sources of discontent.
