Add Quote by Virginia Woolf
“But he could not taste, he could not feel. In the teashop among the tables and the chattering waiters the appalling fear came over him- he could not feel. He could reason; he could read, Dante for example, quite easily…he could add up his bill; his brain was perfect; it must be the fault of the world then- that he could not feel.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, 1925
He is intellectually capable but emotionally numb, illustrating how intellect cannot replace feeling.
In simple terms: Intellect without feeling is hollow.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate emotional awareness.
Themes
emotion
intellect
alienation
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative work
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intellect affect emotional health?
- Can rationality compensate for lack of feeling?
A Different Perspective
Emotional numbness can persist despite rational clarity.
