Quote by Virginia Woolf

It might be possible that the world itself is without meaning.

It might be possible that the world itself is without meanin

Summary

This quote suggests the idea that perhaps the world does not inherently possess any inherent meaning or purpose. It contemplates the notion that meaning is instead constructed or attributed by individuals or societies based on their own beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. The statement urges us to consider the possibility that we live in a world devoid of any intrinsic meaning, challenging us to find or create our own sense of significance and purpose in life.

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Alcohol/alcoholism

By Virginia Woolf

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