Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

This is the very worst wickedness, that we refuse to acknowledge the passionate evil that is in us. This makes us secret and rotten.

This is the very worst wickedness, that we refuse to acknowl

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The quote suggests that the greatest form of wickedness lies in our reluctance to recognize the deep-seated darkness within ourselves. By denying or suppressing this passionate evil, we become deceitful and corrupt, hiding our true nature from others. The quote carries a powerful message about the importance of acknowledging and confronting our own inner demons, as failure to do so can result in a decay of our character and integrity.

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By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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