Bangs Quote by Virginia Woolf
“Alone, I often fall down into nothingness. I must push my foot stealthily lest I should fall off the edge of the world into nothingness. I have to bang my head against some hard door to call myself back to the body.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
Woolf describes existential loneliness and the struggle to stay grounded in reality.
In simple terms: Feeling isolated, she seeks anchors.
Key Takeaway
Find tangible anchors to stay present.
Themes
existentialism
mental health
solitude
resilience
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal “hard doors” keep you grounded?
- How do you confront feelings of nothingness?
A Different Perspective
Anchors may be fleeting or illusory.
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