Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
The upshot was, my paintings must burn that English artists might finally learn.
Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker believes their paintings should be destroyed in order to teach English artists a lesson. It implies that the speaker's art is revolutionary or unconventional, challenging traditional notions of art. By suggesting that their paintings must be burned for English artists to "learn," the speaker appears to be criticizing the conservative art scene and the need for artists to break free from traditional constraints and embrace new forms of artistic expression.