Growing Quote by Virginia Woolf
“Growing up is losing some illusions, in order to acquire others.”
About This Quote
Maturity involves shedding old beliefs and adopting new perspectives as life progresses.
In simple terms: Growing up means changing your worldview.
Key Takeaway
Accept change as part of growth.
Themes
growth
illusion
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- adolescence
- career change
- personal crises
Key Concepts
philosophy of identity
developmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What old belief have you outgrown?
- How do you choose new perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Some losses can be painful; not all new beliefs are better.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
