Quote by Virginia Woolf

We scarcely want to analyse what we feel to be so large and deeply human.

We scarcely want to analyse what we feel to be so large and

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain emotions or experiences that are so powerful and profound for us as humans that we resist deeply understanding or examining them. It implies that sometimes the intensity or complexity of our emotions can be overwhelming, and we prefer to simply accept and experience them without trying to dissect or analyze them too much. It acknowledges the limits of our understanding when it comes to deeply human and meaningful aspects of life.

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