God how I hate new countries: They are older than the old, more sophisticated, much more conceited, only young in a certain puerile vanity more like senility than anything.
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Be careful, then, and be gentle about death. For it is hard to die, it is difficult to go through the door, even when it opens.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the challenges and sensitivity surrounding the topic of death.
D. H. Lawrence's quote reflects the profound difficulty and emotional weight associated with the concept of death. It serves as a reminder that, despite its inevitability, the process of dying can be complex and painful, urging us to approach the subject with care and compassion for those who face it.
Themes
DeathSensitivityCompassionDifficultyLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about appreciating life, one might reference this quote to emphasize the importance of being gentle in conversations about death.
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