Conversation Quote by Virginia Woolf
“If people are highly successful in their profession they lose their senses. Sight goes. They have no time to look at pictures. Sound goes. They have no time to listen to music. Speech goes. They have no time for conversation. They lose their sense of proportion.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Modernism and the Senses, Virginia Woolf, 1925
Success can numb sensory awareness, causing neglect of art, nature, and human connection.
In simple terms: Success dulls senses.
Reclaim sensory experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- busy schedules
- digital overload
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What senses have you ignored?
- How can you reintroduce art into daily life?
Balancing success and sensory richness is challenging.