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Yes, yes, when the lark soars; when the sheep, moving a step or two onwards, crop the turf, and at the same time set their bells tinkling; when the breeze first blows, then dies down, leaving the cheek kissed; when the ships on the sea below seem to cross each other and pass on as if drawn by an invisible …
“She had a perpetual sense, as she watched the taxi cabs, of being out, out, far out to sea and alone; she always had the feeling that it was very, very dangerous to live even one day.” –Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway I love the work of Virginia Woolf, and of everything she wrote, this short passage is one that haunts …
Assay: Yesterday, I posted a quotation from Virginia Woolf for my weekly quotation. I often quote from Woolf, because she’s one of my very favorite writers. And, as has happened before, I got a few comments from readers saying, in effect, “Why are you quoting Virginia Woolf about happiness? She committed suicide — what can she know about happiness?” This …
[Of her marriage to Leonard Woolf]: “The immense success of our life is, I think, that our treasure is hid away; or rather in such common things that nothing can touch it.” – Virginia Woolf, Diaries, June 14, 1925 * Join the discussion on the Facebook Page — lots of interesting conversation there. And on Twitter, @gretchenrubin.
“A hint for the future. Always relieve pressure by a flight. Always violently turn the pillow: hack an outlet. Often a trifle does. A review offered of Marie Corelli by the Listener. These are travellers notes which I offer myself should I again be lost.” – Virginia Woolf, Diary, January 26, 1940 How many times have I read Woolf’s A …
