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“But these meetings, these partings, finally destroy us.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““But these meetings, these partings, finally destroy us.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: “To the Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf, 1927

Reflects on how meetings and partings gradually erode personal identity and stability.

In simple terms: Meetings and partings wear us down.

Key Takeaway

Recognize impact of relationships on self.

Themes

relationships change identity impermanence loss

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • friendships
  • family dynamics
  • career transitions

Key Concepts

existential reflection psychology of attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do partings reshape you?
  • Can connections be preserved?
A Different Perspective

May seem pessimistic.

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