Reluctant Quote by Virginia Woolf
““We are all deeply moved; yet irreverent; yet penitent; yet anxious to get it over; yet reluctant to part.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf, 1925
A complex mix of emotions—deep feeling, irreverence, penitence, anxiety, and reluctance—coexist within a person facing change.
In simple terms: Mixed feelings about change.
Accept and explore conflicting emotions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief
- life transitions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile opposing feelings?
- What does each emotion reveal?
Emotions may be contradictory, making decisions harder.