"My great religion is a belief in the blood, the flesh, as being wiser than the intellect. We can go wrong in our minds. But what our blood feels and believes and says, is always true. The intellect is only a bit and a bridle"
- David Herbert Lawrence
About this Quote
In this quote, David Herbert Lawrence reveals his belief in the power of impulse and intuition over logical idea. He sees the physical body, represented by the blood and flesh, as being wiser and more trustworthy than the intelligence. According to Lawrence, our minds can lead us astray, but our blood and instincts constantly hold the fact. He compares the intelligence to a "bit and bridle," recommending that it is a tool utilized to manage and limit our natural impulses. Lawrence's words highlight the significance of listening to our bodies and trusting our gut impulses, instead of relying solely on rational thinking.
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