Denial-of-feelings Quote by Alice Munro
““These are not sentimental keepsakes. She never looks at them, and often forgets what she has there. They are not booty, they don't have ritualistic significance. She does not take something every time she goes to Gordon's house, or every time she stays over, or to mark what she might call memorable visits. She doesn't do it in a daze and she doesn't seem to be under a compulsion. She just takes something, every now and then, and puts it away in the dark of the old tobacco tin, and more or less forgets about it.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Love of a Good Woman”, 1998
A woman keeps small items in a tin, forgetting their purpose, showing how objects can hold hidden, personal meaning.
In simple terms: She stores forgotten trinkets.
Key Takeaway
Consider what you keep and why.
Themes
memory
materiality
forgetfulness
Mood
nostalgic
contemplative
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- daily life
- personal collections
- emotional triggers
Key Concepts
object attachment
routine behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you hold onto certain items?
- What does forgetting signify?
A Different Perspective
Objects may mask deeper emotional needs.
