Quote by Virginia Woolf

;now that one was mature then, said Peter, one could watch, one could understand, and one did not lose the power of feeling, he said. No, that is true, said Sally. She felt more deeply, more passionately, every year. It increased, he said, alas, perhaps, but one should be glad of it-- it went on increasing in his experience.


;now that one was mature then, said Peter, one could watch,

Summary

This quote highlights a conversation between Peter and Sally about maturity and the evolution of one's emotions. Peter reflects on the past, where he felt that as one grew more mature, they could better observe and comprehend the world around them without losing the ability to truly feel. Sally agrees, expressing that she experiences deeper and more passionate emotions with each passing year. Peter acknowledges this, acknowledging that although it may be unfortunate, he believes it is something to be cherished as it continues to deepen his own understanding and perception of the world.

By Virginia Woolf
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