Quote by Virginia Woolf

The beauty of the world...has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.


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Summary

This quote suggests that the beauty found in the world can evoke two contrasting emotions within us. On one edge, it brings joy and laughter, filling our hearts with happiness. On the other edge, beauty can also bring about anguish and pain, piercing our hearts deeply. It implies that the duality of beauty is capable of profoundly affecting our emotions, leaving us with both positive and negative experiences.

By Virginia Woolf
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