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“She did not want to move, or to speak. She wanted to rest, to lean, to dream. She felt very tired.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““She did not want to move, or to speak. She wanted to rest, to lean, to dream. She felt very tired.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf, 1925

Exhaustion can manifest as a desire for stillness, rest, and dreaming, reflecting deep fatigue.

In simple terms: She craves rest and escape from weariness.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and honor personal limits.

Themes

fatigue rest dreaming

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • long work hours
  • caregiver stress
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

psychological exhaustion self‑care mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs show you need a break?
  • How can you balance activity and rest?
A Different Perspective

Resting may not solve underlying issues.

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