Art Quote by Virginia Woolf
““...she imagined how in the chambers of the mind and heart of the woman who was, physically, touching her, were stood, like the treasures in the tombs of kings, tablets bearing sacred inscriptions, which if one could spell them out, would teach one everything, but they would never be offered openly, never made public. What art was there, known to love or cunning, by which one pressed through into those secret chambers? What device for becoming, like waters poured into one jar, inextricably the same, one with the object one adored?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
The narrator reflects on the hidden depths of another’s mind, yearning to understand intimate inner truths that are rarely shared openly.
In simple terms: Wants to know someone’s deepest inner thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep listening and empathy.
Themes
intimacy
knowledge
inner life
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- close friendships
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
psychology
subjectivity
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you approach uncovering hidden feelings?
- What barriers prevent full emotional transparency?
A Different Perspective
Understanding may be limited by privacy and perception.
