Quote by Virginia Woolf

Those comfortably padded lunatic asylums which are known, euphemistically, as the stately homes of England.

Those comfortably padded lunatic asylums which are known, eu

Summary

This quote is a sarcastic criticism of grand or luxurious estates in England, which are referred to euphemistically as "stately homes." The phrase "comfortably padded lunatic asylums" suggests that these properties are surrounded by wealth and excess, providing a sense of comfort and security for their inhabitants. However, the use of the term "lunatic asylums" highlights the author's contempt for the apparent absurdity and artificiality of these lavish estates. The quote implies that despite their grandeur, these stately homes may serve as illusions of sanity and stability, masking the potential emptiness or madness within.

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Aristocracy

By Virginia Woolf

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