I can only note that the past is beautiful because one never realises an emotion at the time. It expands later, and thus we don't have complete emotions about the present, only about the past.
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She felt, with her hand on the nursery door, that community of feeling with other people which emotion gives as if the walls of partition had become so thin that practically (the feeling was one of relief and happiness) it was all one stream.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep sense of connection and shared emotion with others in a community.
In this quote, Virginia Woolf captures the essence of human connection and empathy. The speaker experiences a moment where the barriers that often separate individuals seem to dissolve, leading to a profound sense of relief and happiness. This collective feeling illustrates how emotions can unite people, highlighting the significance of shared experiences and the joy they bring in fostering a sense of belonging and community.
Themes
CommunityConnectionEmotionHappinessBelonging
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of community support during challenging times.
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