"I can't bear art that you can walk round and admire. A book should be either a bandit or a rebel or a man in the crowd"

In this quote, David Herbert Lawrence reveals his contempt for art that is just implied to be admired from a range. He thinks that true art must evoke strong emotions and challenge societal standards. To him, a book must either be a defiant force, challenging the status quo and pushing limits, or a relatable figure, representing the commoner and his battles. Lawrence sees art as a powerful tool for modification and thinks that it must not conform to societal expectations, however rather, interrupt and challenge them. He values art that is bold, daring, and unapologetic in its message.