Quote by Virginia Woolf

Never did anybody look so sad. Bitter and black, halfway down, in the darkness, in the shaft which ran from the sunlight to the depths, perhaps a tear formed; a tear fell; the waves swayed this way and that, received it, and were at rest. Never did anybody look so sad.

Never did anybody look so sad. Bitter and black, halfway dow

Summary

This quote describes a person who appears incredibly saddened and distressed. The imagery of being "bitter and black, halfway down, in the darkness" suggests a deep emotional anguish. The mention of a tear falling and the waves at rest may symbolize a moment of release or acceptance, as if the sadness is finally acknowledged and finding solace in the gentle movement of nature. Overall, the quote emphasizes the intensity of the person's sorrow and portrays the depth of their misery.

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Sadness Crying Bitterness

By Virginia Woolf

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