Mother Quote by Virginia Woolf
![“I ask now, standing with my scissors among my flowers, Where can the shadow enter? [. . .] I am sick of the body, I am sick of my own craft, industry and cunning, of the unscrupulous ways of the mother who protects, who collects under her jealous eyes at one long table her own children, always her…” quote by Virginia Woolf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/586/virginia-woolf-49_parenting_i-ask-now-standing-with-my-scissors-amon_985509.jpg)
““I ask now, standing with my scissors among my flowers, Where can the shadow enter? [. . .] I am sick of the body, I am sick of my own craft, industry and cunning, of the unscrupulous ways of the mother who protects, who collects under her jealous eyes at one long table her own children, always her own.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Waves", 1931
Expresses a poet’s frustration with bodily constraints and societal expectations, seeking deeper authenticity beyond external roles.
In simple terms: Sick of body and expectations, yearning for true self.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic expression beyond imposed roles.
Themes
identity
art
societal pressure
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- writing
- therapy
- personal growth
- artistic practice
Key Concepts
self
authenticity
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of your life feel forced?
- How can you reclaim agency?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure concrete solutions.
