Age Quote by Virginia Woolf
“So long as you write what you wish to write, that is all that matters; and whether it matters for ages or only for hours, nobody can say. But to sacrifice a hair of the head of your vision, a shade of its colour, in deference to some Headmaster with a silver pot in his hand or to some professor with a measuring-rod up his sleeve, is the most abject treachery, and the sacrifice of wealth and chastity which used to be said to be the greatest of human disasters, a mere flea-bite in comparison.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
True artistic integrity means writing what you truly feel, not compromising for authority or trends.
In simple terms: Write honestly, ignore external pressures.
Key Takeaway
Preserve your vision against conformity.
Themes
authenticity
creativity
integrity
art
resistance
Mood
reflective
defiant
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- academic publishing
- personal journaling
- media production
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
self‑expression
artistic freedom
individualism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever self‑censor?
- How can you protect your voice?
A Different Perspective
Compromise may be necessary for collaboration or market success.
