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“The big blade is an emperor; the broken blade a Negro. I hate dangling things; I hate dampish things. I hate wandering and mixing things together.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““The big blade is an emperor; the broken blade a Negro. I hate dangling things; I hate dampish things. I hate wandering and mixing things together.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Waves, 1931

She expresses disdain for authority and disorder, equating power with an emperor and chaos with a broken blade, rejecting mixing and dampness.

In simple terms: She dislikes power and disorder, preferring order and clarity.

Key Takeaway

Reject chaos and authoritarian symbols.

Themes

authority disorder identity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political critique
  • artistic expression
  • social commentary

Key Concepts

symbolism philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the broken blade symbolize?
  • How does this reflect her view on power?
A Different Perspective

May be interpreted as overly abstract or ambiguous.

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