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“The brain is always thinking, but who is it who is thinking?” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““The brain is always thinking, but who is it who is thinking?””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, 1925

The quote questions the nature of consciousness and the self that experiences thoughts.

In simple terms: Who is the thinker behind thoughts?

Key Takeaway

Reflect on the source of your thoughts.

Themes

consciousness identity philosophy

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • therapy
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

self-awareness mind subjectivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to be the thinker?
  • How does this affect personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective

The thinker may be a collective or unconscious process, not a single self.

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