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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Whales in mid-ocean, suspended in the waves of the sea great heaven of whales in the waters, old hierarchies. And enormous mother whales lie dreaming suckling their whale-tender young and dreaming with strange whale eyes wide open in the waters of the beginning and the end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the serene and majestic nature of whales, emphasizing their timeless presence and nurturing behavior.
D. H. Lawrence's quote captures the essence of whales as both magnificent creatures and nurturing mothers. It explores the depths of the ocean as a primordial space, highlighting the balance of life and the cycles of existence, where the vastness of nature is echoed through the gentle actions of these great beings, metaphorically connecting the beginning and the end of life.
Themes
WhalesOceanNatureDreamingMotherhood
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental conservation, you might say, 'Like the whales suspended in the sea, we must consider our role in the ecosystems that cradle life.'
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