Quote by Virginia Woolf

She had known happiness, exquisite happiness, intense happiness, and it silvered the rough waves a little more brightly, as daylight faded, and the blue went out of the sea and it rolled in waves of pure lemon which curved and swelled and broke upon the beach and the ecstasy burst in her eyes and waves of pure delight raced over the floor of her mind and she felt, It is enough! It is enough!

She had known happiness, exquisite happiness, intense happin

Summary

This quote describes a moment of profound happiness experienced by the protagonist. As daylight fades, the sea becomes illuminated, appearing like silver. The waves turn into a vivid, pure lemon color, cascading and crashing onto the beach. The intense ecstasy that takes hold of her brings bursts of delight and waves of joy that consume her conscious thought. In this moment, she realizes that this happiness is sufficient, and she needs nothing more. The quote captures the intensity and completeness of her happiness, highlighting its beauty and transformative power.

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Happiness Satisfaction Sadness Loneliness Dissatisfaction

By Virginia Woolf

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