Quote by David Herbert Lawrence

Since obscenity is the truth of our passion today, it is the only stuff of art - or almost the only stuff.

Since obscenity is the truth of our passion today, it is the

Summary

This quote suggests that in contemporary society, obscenity and explicit content are central to depicting the raw emotions and desires of people. It argues that obscenity is the primary or nearly the sole subject matter for creating art. By emphasizing the truthfulness and authenticity of passion, the quote implies that artists must embrace and depict explicit elements in order to accurately portray the range of emotions experienced by individuals in today's world.

By David Herbert Lawrence

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