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Moon Quote by Virginia Woolf

“(the grass of the park flushed and faded, lighting up the poor mothers of Westminster and their crawling babies, as if a yellow lamp were moved beneath).” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““(the grass of the park flushed and faded, lighting up the poor mothers of Westminster and their crawling babies, as if a yellow lamp were moved beneath).””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf, 1925

A vivid, poetic description of a park scene evokes the fragile beauty of everyday life and the interconnectedness of people.

In simple terms: Poetic scene shows life's fragile beauty.

Key Takeaway

Notice and cherish fleeting moments in daily life.

Themes

beauty fragility connection urban life poetry

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • Morning walks
  • parenting moments
  • urban photography
  • mindful observation

Key Concepts

Stream of consciousness imagery social observation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small detail in your day reveals deeper meaning?
  • How does environment shape your emotions?
A Different Perspective

Overly ornate language may obscure clear meaning for some readers.

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