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I was in a queer mood, thinking myself very old: but now I am a woman again - as I always am when I write
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"I was in a queer mood, thinking myself very old: but now I am a woman again - as I always am when I write"

- Virginia Woolf

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This quote by Virginia Woolf talks to the power of composing and how it can be a transformative experience. Woolf is expressing her sensations of being in a "queer mood," feeling old and out of touch with her own identity. Nevertheless, when she starts to write, she is able to use her own creative power and reclaim her identity as a woman. Composing is a way for Woolf to reconnect with her own sense of self and to reveal her thoughts and feelings. It is a method for her to explore her own identity and to find her location on the planet. Writing is a way for Woolf to find her own voice and to express her unique perspective. Woolf's quote speaks to the power of composing and how it can be a source of strength and self-discovery.

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Virginia Woolf This quote is written / told by Virginia Woolf between January 25, 1882 and March 28, 1941. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 73 other quotes.

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