Quotes by Lawrence, D. H.

After all, the world is not a stage -- not to me: nor a theatre: nor a >>

Ours is essentially a tragic age, so we refuse to take it tragically. >>

Creation destroys as it goes, throws down one tree for the rise of ano >>

Quotations about Opera

I never was an opera fan -- about twenty-five musically supreme master >>

If music in general is an imitation of history, opera in particular is >>

A Librettist is a mere drudge in the world of opera. >>

I love Italian opera -- it's so reckless. Damn Wagner, and his bellowings at Fate and death. Damn Debussy, and his averted face. I like the Italians who run all on impulse, and don't care about their immortal souls, and don't worry about the ultimate.

Lawrence, D. H.