Marriage Quote by Virginia Woolf
““She was married, true; but if one's husband was always sailing round Cape Horn, was it marriage? If one liked him, was it marriage? If one liked other people, was it marriage? And finally, if one still wished, more than anything in the whole world, to write poetry, was it marriage? She had her doubts.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: To the Lighthouse, 1927
Marriage is questioned when physical absence and personal aspirations clash, revealing identity doubts.
In simple terms: Marriage may conflict with personal goals.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on personal fulfillment.
Themes
identity
marriage
artistic ambition
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career choices
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
Existentialism
feminist thought
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love and personal dreams?
- What defines a fulfilling partnership?
A Different Perspective
May idealize marriage despite challenges.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
