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“To let oneself be carried on passively is unthinkable. ‘That’s your course, world,’ one says, ‘mine is this.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““To let oneself be carried on passively is unthinkable. ‘That’s your course, world,’ one says, ‘mine is this.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Essay: A Room of One's Own, Virginia Woolf, 1929

Passive acceptance of life's path is unacceptable; one must actively shape one's destiny.

In simple terms: Don't just drift; take control of your life.

Key Takeaway

Actively define your own path.

Themes

self‑determination agency existentialism personal responsibility

Mood

determined assertive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • personal relationships
  • creative projects
  • health choices

Key Concepts

Philosophy psychology literary criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “your course” mean to you?
  • How can you assert agency in a restrictive environment?
A Different Perspective

Passive acceptance may ignore external constraints.

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