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“There is a coherence in things, a stability; something... is immune from change and shines out... in the face of the flowing, the fleeting, the spectral, like a ruby.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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“There is a coherence in things, a stability; something... is immune from change and shines out... in the face of the flowing, the fleeting, the spectral, like a ruby.”

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925

Enduring qualities persist unchanged amid constant flux, offering a steady beacon.

In simple terms: Some things stay constant despite change.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and hold onto lasting values.

Themes

stability impermanence beauty

Mood

reflective calm

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative work
  • relationships
  • stressful environments

Key Concepts

philosophy existentialism aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What constants anchor you?
  • How do you maintain clarity when everything feels fleeting?
A Different Perspective

Even stable elements can be perceived differently over time.

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