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.””
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.
Explore unfamiliar ideas to break self‑centered patterns.
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When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal growth
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does treating the unknown as ordinary affect personal growth?
- What practices keep the unknown fresh and inspiring?
The unknown can become mundane, limiting its transformative power.