Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

I never saw a wild thingsorry for itself;A small bird will drop frozen dead from a boughwithout ever having felt sorry for itself.

I never saw a wild thingsorry for itself;A small bird will d

Summary

This quote by D.H. Lawrence suggests that in nature, animals do not wallow in self-pity. Lawrence uses the example of a small bird that falls frozen dead from a tree branch without ever feeling sorry for itself. The quote implies that animals accept their circumstances without harboring negative emotions or dwelling on their misfortunes. It is a reminder to humans that self-pity is a human construct, and nature operates without such self-indulgence. Lawrence's words encourage us to adopt a more resilient and accepting attitude towards life's challenges.

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Self Pity

By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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