Desire Quote by Virginia Woolf
““Better is it', she thought, 'to be clothed with poverty and ignorance, which are the dark garments of the female sex; better be quit of martial ambition, the love of power, and all the other manly desires if so one can more fully enjoy the most exalted raptures known to the humane spirit, which are', she said aloud as her habit was when deeply moved, 'contemplation, solitude, love.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf, 1925
She argues that women should reject material ambition and embrace contemplative solitude to experience deeper spiritual joy.
In simple terms: Reject ambition, embrace contemplation for deeper joy.
Key Takeaway
Choose inner peace over worldly power.
Themes
feminism
spirituality
solitude
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative work
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
gender roles
materialism
inner fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ambition affect personal freedom?
- Can solitude replace social connection?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic and ignore practical needs.
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