Another life Quote by Virginia Woolf
“There must be another life, she thought, sinking back into her chair, exasperated. Not in dreams; but here and now, in this room, with living people. She felt as if she were standing on the edge of a precipice with her hair blown back; she was about to grasp something that just evaded her. There must be another life, here and now, she repeated. This is too short, too broken. We know nothing, even about ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, 1925
The narrator longs for a different, more fulfilling existence, feeling trapped in the present and uncertain about self‑knowledge.
In simple terms: She feels stuck and seeks a new life now.
Key Takeaway
Explore new possibilities despite uncertainty.
Themes
existential longing
self‑discovery
time
identity
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- creative work
- personal reflection
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Modernism
psychology
feminist literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “another life” mean to you?
- How can you find meaning in the present?
A Different Perspective
The desire for another life may ignore the value of present moments.
