Aspect Quote by Virginia Woolf
“I like the copious, shapeless, warm, not so very clever, but extremely easy and rather coarse aspect of things; the talk of men in clubs and public-houses; of miners half naked in drawers the forthright, perfectly unassuming, and without end in view except dinner, love, money and getting along tolerably; that which is without great hopes, ideals, or anything of that kind; what is unassuming except to make a tolerably, good job of it. I like all that.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Common Reader, 1925
Appreciate simple, unpretentious aspects of life and ordinary people, finding value in modest, everyday experiences.
In simple terms: Find beauty in ordinary, unassuming things.
Key Takeaway
Embrace simplicity and humility.
Themes
literature
everyday life
humility
simplicity
observation
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- working class
- personal reflections
- daily routines
Key Concepts
human nature
social commentary
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “tolerably good” mean to you?
- How can modesty shape personal fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper systemic issues.
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