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The Christian fear of the pagan outlook has damaged the whole consciousness of man
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"The Christian fear of the pagan outlook has damaged the whole consciousness of man"

- David Herbert Lawrence

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In this quote, author David Herbert Lawrence is revealing his belief that the fear that Christians have towards the pagan outlook has actually had an unfavorable impact on the total awareness of humankind. He suggests that this fear has actually triggered a division in between various belief systems and has actually hindered the development and understanding of the human mind. Lawrence implies that this fear has produced a narrow-mindedness and closed off the possibility of learning from other point of views. He believes that this worry has actually harmed the potential for a more open and accepting awareness, resulting in a restricted understanding of the world and its varied beliefs.

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David Herbert Lawrence This quote is written / told by David Herbert Lawrence between September 11, 1885 and March 2, 1930. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 84 other quotes.

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