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Egomania Quote by Michael Holroyd

“[On Virginia Woolf] Craving to be set free from her egomania by something or someone stronger and altogether dissimilar from herself, she speculated endlessly upon the unknown: and for her the unknown was frequently the commonplace.” quote by Michael Holroyd
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““[On Virginia Woolf] Craving to be set free from her egomania by something or someone stronger and altogether dissimilar from herself, she speculated endlessly upon the unknown: and for her the unknown was frequently the commonplace.””

Michael Holroyd

About This Quote

Source Book: Michael Holroyd Biography of Virginia Woolf, 2005

Woolf sought escape from self‑obsession by obsessing over the unknown, which she often treated as ordinary.

In simple terms: She tried to flee ego by focusing on the unfamiliar.

Key Takeaway

Explore unfamiliar ideas to break self‑centered patterns.

Themes

self‑exploration ego unknown creativity

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • personal growth
  • academic study

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does treating the unknown as ordinary affect personal growth?
  • What practices keep the unknown fresh and inspiring?
A Different Perspective

The unknown can become mundane, limiting its transformative power.

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