“I make it a rule to try everything," she said. "Don't you think it would be very annoying if you tasted ginger for the first time on your deathbed, and found you never liked anything so much? I should be so exceedingly annoyed that I think I should get well on that account alone.”
The Voyage Out is the first novel by Virginia Woolf, published in 1915. The story follows Rachel Vinrace, a young woman who embarks on a sea voyage from England to a fictional South American country. The journey serves as a backdrop for her exploration of personal identity, relationships, and the constraints of Edwardian society. The narrative delves into themes of introspection, the nature of consciousness, and the challenges of female autonomy, set against the evolving social norms of the early 20th century. more
British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more
“There are millions of things happening around in the world. Go out and try new things.”
“To become a better you, don’t keep doing the same things all the time.”
“De toutes les passions, la seule vraiment respectable me paraît être la gourmandise.”