Adjectives Quote by Virginia Woolf
“Men felt a chill in their hearts; a damp in their minds. In a desperate effort to snuggle their feelings into some sort of warmth,one subterfuge was tried after anothersentences swelled, adjectives multiplied, lyrics became epics.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
Depicts men’s emotional coldness and attempts to create warmth through elaborate language.
In simple terms: Men feel cold; they use flowery words to warm themselves.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine connection over elaborate expression.
Themes
emotional isolation
language
comfort
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing therapy
- emotional intelligence
- social interaction
Key Concepts
psychology of coping
literary style
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express warmth authentically?
- What role does language play in coping?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the need for direct emotional honesty.
