Quote by Virginia Woolf

Inevitably we look upon society, so kind to you, so harsh to us, as an ill-fitting form that distorts the truth; deforms the mind; fetters the will.

Inevitably we look upon society, so kind to you, so harsh to

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This quote suggests that society generally treats some individuals well, while being harsh towards others. It further states that society is like a structure that does not properly represent the truth and causes distortion of the mind and limitations on personal freedom.

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By Virginia Woolf

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