Wind Sank Quote by Virginia Woolf
““Ecstasy!’ she cried, ‘ecstasy!’ And then the wind sank, the waters grew calm; and she saw the waves rippling peacefully in the moonlight.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Waves by Virginia Woolf, 1931
She experiences a moment of ecstatic joy, finding peace in nature’s calm rhythm.
In simple terms: Ecstatic joy comes from nature’s quiet beauty.
Seek moments of stillness to feel joy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- walking in nature
- meditation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you capture fleeting joy?
- What practices help you notice nature’s subtle beauty?
Ecstatic moments are fleeting and may be hard to sustain.