Quote by Virginia Woolf

Women have sat indoors all these millions of years, so that by this time the very walls are permeated by their creative force, which has, indeed, so overcharged the capacity of bricks and mortar that it must needs harness itself to pens and brushes and business and politics.

Women have sat indoors all these millions of years, so that

Summary

This quote suggests that women have historically been confined to the domestic sphere, with their creative energy suppressed and contained within the walls of their homes. Over time, their creative force has become so powerful that it cannot be contained solely within the household and has found new outlets in activities such as art, writing, business, and politics. The quote highlights the strength and resilience of women's creativity, which has outgrown the limitations placed upon it, pushing them to explore diverse fields outside the home.

Topics

Women Creativity Empowerment Gender Skills Liberation Abilities Encroachment Artists Arts Careers Occupation Restrictions

By Virginia Woolf

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