Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

That is your trick, your bit of filthy magic: invisibility, and the anaesthetic power to deaden my attention in your direction.

That is your trick, your bit of filthy magic: invisibility,

Summary

This quote highlights the deceptive nature of someone's actions or behavior. It suggests that the person being referred to has a skill of making themselves invisible or unnoticed in order to divert attention away from their actions. Additionally, their actions are described as a form of "filthy magic," implying that they use deceit and distractions to manipulate others and avoid being held accountable for their behavior. Overall, this quote accuses the person of employing tactics like invisibility and numbing attention to evade scrutiny and consequences.

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By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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