Children Quote by Virginia Woolf
““So the days pass and I ask myself sometimes whether one is not hypnotised, as a child by a silver globe, by life; and whether this is living. It’s very quick, bright, exciting. But superficial perhaps. I should like to take the globe in my hands and feel it quietly, round, smooth, heavy, and so hold it, day after day. I will read Proust I think. I will go backwards and forwards.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
Explores the tension between superficial excitement and deeper, contemplative experience, urging mindful engagement with life.
In simple terms: Seek depth over fleeting thrills.
Key Takeaway
Pause to reflect on life’s meaning.
Themes
existentialism
mindfulness
literature
Mood
introspective
literary
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- creative work
- stressful periods
- introspective moments
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate quiet reflection?
- What does “holding the globe” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Depth requires effort and may feel uncomfortable.
