Quote by Virginia Woolf

A light here required a shadow there.

A light here required a shadow there.

Summary

This quote suggests that the presence of light necessitates the presence of a shadow. In other words, the existence of something positive or uplifting often brings along something negative or contrasting. It implies that balance is essential in life, and that one cannot fully appreciate the positive aspects without acknowledging the negative ones. It speaks to the interconnectedness of opposites and the cyclical nature of existence. Overall, this quote highlights the notion that every positive aspect has a counterpart that must coexist with it.

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By Virginia Woolf

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