Dance Quote by Virginia Woolf
““Now, again, he paused, and into the breach thus made, leapt Ambition, the harridan, and Poetry, the witch, and Desire of Fame, the strumpet; all joined hands and made of his heart their dancing ground.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Waves by Virginia Woolf, 1931
The passage depicts ambition, poetry, and desire for fame invading a man's heart, turning it into a chaotic, dancing arena of conflicting drives.
In simple terms: Ambition, poetry, and fame stir inner turmoil.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance competing desires.
Themes
ambition
creativity
fame
inner conflict
identity
Mood
introspective
melancholic
dramatic
Type
literary
reflective
poetic
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you negotiate competing passions?
- What steadies you when desires clash?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑dramatize internal conflict, ignoring calm rational thought.
