Books Quote by Lawrence Durrell
““These notes, however they may be read, are intended only as a painstaking affectionate commentary on a world into which I have been born to share my most solitary moments — those of coitus — with Justine. I can get no nearer to the truth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Alexandria Quartet, 1957
He frames intimate moments with a lover as a profound, solitary truth‑seeking commentary.
In simple terms: He writes about love as a deep personal truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honesty in expressing private experiences.
Themes
intimacy
truth
artistic expression
Mood
intimate
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
confessional
When to use this quote
- literary memoir
- personal essays
- sexual exploration
Key Concepts
subjectivity
loneliness
creative writing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sharing intimate truth achieve?
- How does vulnerability affect art?
A Different Perspective
Such candidness may alienate some readers.
