Quote by Virginia Woolf

she felt this thing that she called life terrible, hostile, and quick to pounce on you if you gave it a chance. There were the eternal problems: suffering; death; the poor. There was always a woman dying of cancer even here. And yet she had said to all these children, You shall go through with it.

she felt this thing that she called life terrible, hostile,

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's perspective on life as something ominous and unpredictable. They describe life as terrible, hostile, and always ready to harm those who let their guard down. Despite this negative outlook, the speaker acknowledges the perennial existential challenges, such as suffering, death, and poverty, that everyone must face. Despite recognizing these hardships, the speaker also emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience by stating that these children shall endure all of life's difficulties, implying a belief in the strength of the human spirit.

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Life Death Chance Deathanddying

By Virginia Woolf

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