Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

The mind can assert anything and pretend it has proved it. My beliefs I test on my body, on my intuitional consciousness, and when I get a response there, then I accept.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the mind has the ability to create and believe anything it wants, yet it may not necessarily be based on truth or evidence. The speaker emphasizes the importance of testing their beliefs by relying on personal experiences, physical sensations, and intuitive consciousness as a means to validate their beliefs. Rather than solely relying on intellectual assertions, the quote encourages a more holistic approach to understanding and accepting what one believes to be true.

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Intuition

By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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