Corners Quote by Virginia Woolf
“You have a touch in letter writing that is beyond me. Something unexpected, like coming round a corner in a rose garden and finding it still daylight.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Death of the Moth", 1942
She likens the writer’s skill to a surprising, bright moment in a garden, highlighting unexpected brilliance in ordinary contexts.
In simple terms: Unexpected brilliance appears in everyday moments.
Key Takeaway
Embrace surprise in writing.
Themes
creativity
surprise
literature
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- teaching
- art criticism
Key Concepts
metaphor
aesthetic perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers cultivate surprise?
- What everyday scenes inspire you?
A Different Perspective
Such moments may be rare or fleeting.
