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But I shall choose to remember you, and it would be nice…

“But I shall choose to remember you, and it would be nice if it went both ways. That’s how it generally goes in my country.” But does it? September thought. If a body is hurt, they try to forget the person who hurt them and never think about the pain again.” quote by Catherynne M. Valente
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““But I shall choose to remember you, and it would be nice if it went both ways. That’s how it generally goes in my country.” But does it? September thought. If a body is hurt, they try to forget the person who hurt them and never think about the pain again. ””

Catherynne M. Valente

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Explores memory and forgetting, suggesting people try to erase pain by ignoring the source.

In simple terms: People often forget pain by ignoring its cause.

Key Takeaway

Confront pain rather than ignore it.

Themes

memory pain forgiveness

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal healing
  • psychological insight

Key Concepts

selective forgetting emotional coping

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance remembering and moving forward?
  • What helps you process hurt?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex trauma.

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