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There is a coherence in things, a stability; something... is immune from change and shines out... in the face of the flowing, the fleeting, the spectral, like a ruby.
Virginia Woolf
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What this quote means

This quote signifies the enduring essence of certain truths amidst the chaos of change.

Virginia Woolf highlights the idea that, despite the ever-changing nature of life, there exists a core stability or truth that remains constant. This 'ruby' symbolizes a lasting quality or inner strength that can be perceived even when everything else seems to be in flux, reminding us to seek out those unchanging aspects in our lives.

Themes

StabilityChangeTruthEssenceInner Strength

In practice

Example use cases

During a graduation speech to emphasize the importance of resilience in ever-changing times.

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