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“It is the speed, the hot, molten effect, the lava flow of sentence into sentence that I need.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““It is the speed, the hot, molten effect, the lava flow of sentence into sentence that I need.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Common Reader, 1925

The writer seeks a rapid, intense flow of ideas, like molten lava moving from one sentence to the next.

In simple terms: Desires a fast, flowing stream of thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate continuous, vivid expression.

Themes

writing creativity flow

Mood

introspective artistic

Type

literary creative

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • brainstorming
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

stream‑of‑consciousness literary style

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does rapid flow affect comprehension?
  • When is slower, deliberate writing preferable?
A Different Perspective

Speed can sacrifice depth and clarity.

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