“Personality and mind, like moustaches, belong to a certain age. They are a deformity in a child.... Leave his sensibilities, his emotions, his spirit, and his mind severely alone. There is the devil in mothers, that they must provoke personalresponse from their infants.”
Quote by D. H. Lawrence
Work
Reflections on the Death of a Porcupine and Other Essays
This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays that delve into a range of subjects, offering readers a glimpse into the author's perspectives on life, death, and other philosophical and social issues. more
Author
D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence was an English novelist and poet, born on September 11, 1885, and died on March 2, 1930. He is recognized for his distinctive prose style and his exploration of complex human relationships, particularly in the context of modernity and industrialization. His works often deal with themes of love, sex, and the struggle for individuality. more
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