Life Quote by Virginia Woolf
“A sort of transaction went on between them, in which she was on one side, and life was on another, and she was always trying to get the better of it, as it was of her.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
She struggles between her inner self and external life, constantly trying to dominate her circumstances, which also dominate her.
In simple terms: She battles inner desires versus life’s demands.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance internal and external forces.
Themes
identity
conflict
self
awareness
control
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- creative expression
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychological
existential
feminist
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of life feel out of your control?
- How can you assert agency without resistance?
A Different Perspective
Balancing may be impossible, leading to frustration.
