Books Quote by Virginia Woolf
““I know what loves are trembling into fire; how jealousy shoots its green flashes hither and thither; how intricately love crosses love; love makes knots; love brutally tears them apart. I have been knotted; I have been torn apart.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
The passage describes love’s volatile, intertwining emotions that bind and break us, highlighting both its creative and destructive power.
In simple terms: Love can bind and break us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s dual nature.
Themes
love
emotion
conflict
relationships
humanity
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- creative collaboration
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal dynamics
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love’s passion with self‑preservation?
- What boundaries protect you from love’s turmoil?
A Different Perspective
Love’s intensity can lead to loss of self-control.
