Agony Quote by Victoria Woodhull
“Rude contact with facts chased my visions and dreams quickly away, and in their stead I beheld the horrors, the corruption, the evils and hypocrisy of society, and as I stood among them, a young wife, a great wail of agony went out from my soul.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Woman's Bible, 1895
Confronting harsh realities can shatter idealism, exposing societal decay and personal anguish.
In simple terms: Hard truths can crush dreams and cause deep sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and process disillusionment.
Themes
disillusionment
societal critique
personal anguish
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- social reform
- mental health coping
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
nihilism
corruption
hypocrisy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance hope with reality?
- What coping mechanisms help when confronting corruption?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may persist despite bleak observations.
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