Quote by Virginia Woolf

How much better is silence; the coffee cup, the table. How much better to sit by myself like the solitary sea-bird that opens its wings on the stake. Let me sit here for ever with bare things, this coffee cup, this knife, this fork, things in themselves, myself being myself.

How much better is silence; the coffee cup, the table. How m

Summary

This quote highlights the beauty and solace that can be found in solitude and simplicity. It illustrates the notion that in the quietness and stillness of being alone, one can fully appreciate and revel in the presence of ordinary objects and their inherent essence. The speaker expresses a desire to remain in this tranquil state indefinitely, finding contentment in being fully present with their own thoughts and the modest items that surround them, embracing their existence just as they are.

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By Virginia Woolf

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