Animal Quote by Virginia Woolf
“But Time, unfortunately, though it makes animals and vegetables bloom and fade with amazing punctuality has no such simple effect upon the mind of man.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
She reflects that time naturally ages living things, but human minds resist such orderly change, leading to emotional turbulence.
In simple terms: Time ages nature, not the mind easily.
Key Takeaway
Accept mental change as part of life.
Themes
time
human nature
psychology
Mood
philosophical
introspective
Type
literature
psychology
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- personal growth
- creative writing
Key Concepts
impermanence
mental resilience
existential thought
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with mental change?
- Can you embrace impermanence?
A Different Perspective
Mind’s resistance can cause distress.
