"The man who is aware of himself is henceforward independent; and he is never bored, and life is only too short, and he is steeped through and through with a profound yet temperate happiness"
- Virginia Woolf
About this Quote
This quote by Virginia Woolf talks to the power of self-awareness. When a person is aware of themselves, they become independent and no longer rely on external sources for their joy. This self-awareness brings a profound yet temperate joy that is not depending on external aspects. This kind of happiness is not fleeting, but rather a deep and lasting satisfaction. As an outcome, the person is never bored and life is never too long. This quote talks to the power of self-awareness and how it can bring a deep and long lasting joy that is not dependent on external aspects. It is a reminder that real joy originates from within which self-awareness is the key to opening it.
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