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This I remember. Some people put this out of their minds…

“This I remember. Some people put this out of their minds and forget it. I don’t. I don’t want to forget it. I don’t want it to take the best of me, but I want to be there because this is what happened. This is the truth, you know. History.” quote by Studs Terkel
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““This I remember. Some people put this out of their minds and forget it. I don’t. I don’t want to forget it. I don’t want it to take the best of me, but I want to be there because this is what happened. This is the truth, you know. History.””

Studs Terkel

About This Quote

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

Remembering painful truths is vital; forgetting them erodes personal integrity and collective memory.

In simple terms: Never forget painful truths.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto memory, confront history.

Themes

memory truth history integrity reflection

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • therapy
  • education
  • public speaking
  • community dialogue

Key Concepts

personal narrative collective memory psychological resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How does remembering shape your identity?
A Different Perspective

Memory can be distorted over time.

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