The American grips himself, at the very sources of his consciousness, in a grip of care: and then, to so much of the rest of life, is indifferent. Whereas, the European hasn't got so much care in him, so he cares much more for life and living.
David Herbert Lawrence

I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.
David Herbert Lawrence

Only in a novel are all things given full play.
David Herbert Lawrence

God doesn't know things. He is things.
David Herbert Lawrence

Don't be on the side of the angels, it's too lowering.
David Herbert Lawrence

People always make war when they say they love peace.
David Herbert Lawrence

The one woman who never gives herself is your free woman, who is always giving herself.
David Herbert Lawrence

Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved.
David Herbert Lawrence