“The eyes of others our prisons; their thoughts our cages”
— Virginia Woolf
Copied to clipboard
Simplified Meaning:
When we care too much about what other people think of us, we feel trapped. It’s like being stuck in a prison because we’re constantly worried about their judgments. Imagine you're a teenager who loves to paint, but you stop because your friends think it's boring. You feel like you can't be yourself because you want to fit in with them. This stops you from doing what you love and makes you unhappy. To live more freely, focus less on what others think. Do what makes you happy and be yourself. If you like painting, paint. If you enjoy dancing, dance. Letting go of others' opinions will give you the freedom to live your life to the fullest.
Related tags
Conformity External validation Freedom Individuality Introspection Judgment Perception Self-awareness Social pressureFEATURED QUOTES
