Bricks Quote by Virginia Woolf
“Writing is still like heaving bricks over a wall.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: A Room of One's Own, 1929
Writing feels as laborious as moving heavy bricks, demanding persistence and effort.
In simple terms: Writing is hard work.
Embrace the grind to create.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- drafting a paper
- overcoming writer's block
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make the process feel lighter?
- What supports help you lift the bricks?
The metaphor may overstate difficulty, discouraging beginners.