D. H. Lawrence Quotes

The true artist doesn't substitute immorality for morality. On the contrary, he always substitutes a finer morality for a grosser one.

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• The true artist doesn't substitute immorality for morality. On the contrary, he always substitutes a finer morality for a grosser one.

  

  D. H. Lawrence
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  • Artist
  • Morality