Quote by Virginia Woolf

Inevitably we look upon society, so kind to you, so harsh to us, as an ill-fitting form that distorts the truth; deforms the mind; fetters the will.

Inevitably we look upon society, so kind to you, so harsh to

Summary

This quote suggests that society generally treats some individuals well, while being harsh towards others. It further states that society is like a structure that does not properly represent the truth and causes distortion of the mind and limitations on personal freedom.

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By Virginia Woolf

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