Quote by Virginia Woolf

The beauty of the world, which is so soon to perish, has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.

The beauty of the world, which is so soon to perish, has two

Summary

This quote suggests that the world's fleeting beauty carries both joy and sorrow, provoking deep emotions that can simultaneously uplift and devastate. The "edge of laughter" represents the happiness and wonder found in appreciating the world's beauty, while the "edge of anguish" alludes to the sadness and pain associated with its inevitable impermanence. This duality implies that by fully embracing the world's beauty, one must also confront its transience, leading to a bittersweet experience that can deeply impact and stir the human spirit.

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Beauty

By Virginia Woolf

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