Impaled Quote by Virginia Woolf
““To be loved by Susan would be to be impaled by a bird's sharp beak, to be nailed to a barnyard door.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf, 1925
Love can be painful and self‑destructive, likened to being pierced by a bird.
In simple terms: Love can hurt deeply.
Recognize love’s risks.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- relationships
- mental health
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love painful?
- How to heal after love’s wounds?
Love also brings growth and joy.