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Against Brute Force: D.H. Lawrence on the Superpower of Vulnerability

It is all a question of sensitiveness. Brute force and overbearing may make a terrific effect. But in the end, that which lives lives by delicate sensitiveness. If it were a question of brute force, not a single human baby would survive for a fortnight.
— D.H. Lawrence

6d ago

One cannot be deeply responsive to the world without being saddened very often. Yet I would not exchange this sadness for the complacency of those who have ceased to be responsive.

4mo ago

One cannot be deeply responsive to the world without being saddened very often. Yet I would not exchange this for the false comfort of those who have ceased to feel.

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