--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Why were we driven out of Paradise? Why…" description: "\"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 a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84a/d-h-lawrence-426_animal_why-were-we-driven-out-of-paradise-why-d_791306.png" --- # Why were we driven out of Paradise? Why did we fall into… ![“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.” quote by D. H. Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84a/d-h-lawrence-426_animal_why-were-we-driven-out-of-paradise-why-d_791306.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84a/d-h-lawrence-426_animal_why-were-we-driven-out-of-paradise-why-d_791306.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84a/d-h-lawrence-426_animal_why-were-we-driven-out-of-paradise-why-d_791306.png) > “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.” [D. H. Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/d-h-lawrence/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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