Marriage Quote by Virginia Woolf
““when suddenly, as if a shelf were shot forth and she stood on it, she said how she was his wife, married years ago in Milan, his wife, and would never, never tell that he was mad””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, 1925
She reveals her hidden marriage, confronting the reality of a lover’s madness while maintaining secrecy.
In simple terms: She hides her marriage and his madness.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden truths.
Themes
identity
secrecy
madness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- personal revelation
- mental health discussions
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
psychology
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What does secrecy protect?
- How does truth affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Her silence may protect but also perpetuates deception.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
