Carried Quote by Virginia Woolf
““To let oneself be carried on passively is unthinkable. ‘That’s your course, world,’ one says, ‘mine is this.””
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.
Actively define your own path.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- creative projects
- health choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “your course” mean to you?
- How can you assert agency in a restrictive environment?
Passive acceptance may ignore external constraints.