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“(Every word they said now would be true.) Do say something, she thought, wishing only to hear his voice. For the shadow, the thing folding them in was beginning, she felt, to close round her again. Say anything, she begged, looking at him, as if for help.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““(Every word they said now would be true.) Do say something, she thought, wishing only to hear his voice. For the shadow, the thing folding them in was beginning, she felt, to close round her again. Say anything, she begged, looking at him, as if for help.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, 1925

A character longs for reassurance, seeking any words to feel connected and safe as uncertainty closes in.

In simple terms: She wants comfort and a voice to ease her fear.

Key Takeaway

Seek honest communication in doubt.

Themes

loneliness seeking comfort

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship strain
  • mental health
  • personal crisis
  • seeking reassurance

Key Concepts

existential anxiety human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you truly need beyond words?
  • How can you offer genuine support?
A Different Perspective

Words may not resolve underlying issues, only provide temporary relief.

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