Quote by Virginia Woolf

To look life in the face, always, to look life in the face, and to know it for what it is...at last, to love it for what it is, and then to put it away.


To look life in the face, always, to look life in the face,

Summary

This quote suggests the importance of confronting and fully understanding life's realities, without reservations or illusions. It encourages relentless honesty and acceptance of life's truths. By truly comprehending life, including its joys and challenges, we can ultimately develop love and appreciation for it. However, it also hints at the necessity of eventually letting go of our preconceived notions and attachments, suggesting the transient nature of existence.

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By Virginia Woolf
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