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Inspirational Quote by Virginia Woolf

“But I think I’m coloured by my own wishes, & experimental mood.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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“But I think I’m coloured by my own wishes, & experimental mood.”

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Essay: Modernist Reflections, 1935

The speaker acknowledges that personal desires shape perception, and mood influences creativity.

In simple terms: Desires and mood color our view.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how wishes and mood affect thoughts.

Themes

self-awareness creativity subjectivity

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • artistic creation
  • personal decision‑making
  • emotional states

Key Concepts

desire bias experimental mood

Questions to Reflect On

  • What wishes are shaping your current perspective?
  • How does mood affect your creative output?
A Different Perspective

Mood can distort objective judgment.

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