Quote by David Herbert Lawrence

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.

My great religion is a belief in the blood, the flesh, as be

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts and emotions over intellectual reasoning. It suggests that our intellect can sometimes lead us astray, but what is deeply ingrained in our biology and being, represented by our "blood," is inherently wise and truthful. Our bodily sensations, beliefs, and expressions are seen as more reliable indicators of truth and should not be suppressed by the rational constraints of the intellect, which is compared to a mere tool or constraint. Overall, the quote encourages a deeper connection with our primal instincts and emotions as a means of accessing a higher truth.

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