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“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.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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“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.”

Virginia Woolf

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.

Key Takeaway

Reclaim sensory experiences.

Themes

success sensory neglect balance

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • busy schedules
  • digital overload

Key Concepts

mindfulness art appreciation human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What senses have you ignored?
  • How can you reintroduce art into daily life?
A Different Perspective

Balancing success and sensory richness is challenging.

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