Quote by Virginia Woolf

Things have dropped from me. I have outlived certain desires; I have lost friends, some by death... others through sheer inability to cross the street.

Things have dropped from me. I have outlived certain desires

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the passage of time and the changes that it brings. They acknowledge that certain desires and ambitions have faded away as they have grown older. They also allude to the loss of friends, both through death and circumstances that have caused them to drift apart. The mention of "sheer inability to cross the street" suggests that some friendships may have ended due to physical distance or personal barriers that prevented them from maintaining their connection. Overall, the quote captures the bittersweet nature of life's changes and the importance of cherishing relationships.

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Apathy

By Virginia Woolf

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