"I shall be glad when you have strangled the invincible respectability that dogs your steps"

In this quote, David Herbert Lawrence is revealing his desire for the individual he is addressing to break free from the restraints of societal expectations and standards. The expression "strangled the invincible respectability" suggests that this person is continuously attempting to maintain a specific image of respectability, even if it implies sacrificing their true desires and passions. Lawrence sees this as a problem, signified by the word "pet dogs" which suggests a constant and ruthless existence. He longs for this person to let go of this exterior and welcome their real self, devoid of the expectations of others.