Famous people Quote by Virginia Woolf
““They thought, or Peter at any rate thought, that she enjoyed imposing herself; liked to have famous people about her; great names; was simply a snob in short. Well, Peter might think so. Richard merely thought it foolish of her to like excitement when she knew it was bad for her heart. It was childish, he thought. And both were quite wrong. What she liked was simply life. “That's what I do it for," she said, speaking aloud, to life. ... But suppose Peter said to her, "Yes, yes, but your parties—what's the sense of your parties?" all she could say was (and nobody could be expected to understand): They're an offering; which sounded horribly vague. ... And she felt quite continuously a sense of their existence; and she felt what a waste; and she felt what a pity; and she felt if only they could be brought together; so she did it. And it was an offering; to combine, to create; but to whom?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, 1930s
She seeks life’s richness, not fame; her parties are offerings to create and connect, despite others’ misunderstandings.
In simple terms: She loves life and creating connections.
Key Takeaway
Value authentic experiences over external validation.
Themes
life
creativity
connection
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic gatherings
- personal fulfillment
- community events
Key Concepts
existentialism
social ritual
meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “offering” mean to you?
- How do you balance excitement with health?
A Different Perspective
Her actions could be seen as self‑indulgent or risky.
