Quote by Virginia Woolf

I thought how unpleasant it is to be locked out; and I thought how it is worse, perhaps, to be locked in.

I thought how unpleasant it is to be locked out; and I thoug

Summary

This quote reflects on the different perspectives and implications of being locked out versus being locked in. It suggests that while being locked out can be unpleasant due to the sense of exclusion or isolation, being locked in might be even worse. Being locked in implies being trapped or confined, potentially leading to feelings of suffocation or loss of freedom. The quote touches on the contrasting experiences of being excluded from something versus being restricted within a situation, provoking thoughts on the challenges and discomfort that both scenarios can bring.

By Virginia Woolf

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