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Body work Quote by Virginia Woolf

“With a brain working and a body working one could keep step with the crowd and never be found out for the hollow machine, lacking the essential thing, that one was conscious of being.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““With a brain working and a body working one could keep step with the crowd and never be found out for the hollow machine, lacking the essential thing, that one was conscious of being.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925

Conscious effort keeps one from becoming a hollow, unthinking part of society.

In simple terms: Stay aware to avoid losing self.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑awareness.

Themes

individualism consciousness society

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • daily work
  • social gatherings
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existentialism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel you blend in too easily?
  • How does awareness shape your actions?
A Different Perspective

Self‑awareness can be exhausting.

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