Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

Tragedy is like strong acid -- it dissolves away all but the very gold of truth.

Tragedy is like strong acid -- it dissolves away all but the

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This quote suggests that tragedy has the power to strip away everything superficial and leave behind only the pure essence of truth. Similar to how strong acid dissolves everything except gold, tragedy is portrayed as a force that cuts through artifice to reveal what is genuine and essential. It implies that tragic events have a way of revealing fundamental truths about human nature, life, and existence, while eliminating falsehoods and illusions.

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By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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