Friday Quote by Anne Lister
![“Friday 22 June 1821 [Halifax] I owe a good deal to this journal. By unburdening my mind on paper I feel, as it were, in some degree to get rid of it; it seems made over to a friend that hears it patiently, keeps it faithfully, and by never forgetting anything, is always ready to compare the past &…” quote by Anne Lister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b96/anne-lister-75036_friday_friday-22-june-1821-halifax-i-owe-a-good_2954766.jpg)
““Friday 22 June 1821 [Halifax] I owe a good deal to this journal. By unburdening my mind on paper I feel, as it were, in some degree to get rid of it; it seems made over to a friend that hears it patiently, keeps it faithfully, and by never forgetting anything, is always ready to compare the past & present and thus to cheer & edify the future.””
About This Quote
Source Diary Entry: Halifax, 22 June 1821
Writing thoughts to a trusted journal helps process emotions and preserve memories for future reflection.
In simple terms: Journaling clears the mind and records experiences.
Key Takeaway
Write regularly to understand yourself.
Themes
self‑care
reflection
memory
Mood
introspective
calm
Type
personal
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
journaling
self‑awareness
emotional processing
Questions to Reflect On
- What insights have you gained from writing?
- How does sharing with a journal differ from sharing with people?
A Different Perspective
May become habit‑forming without discipline.
![“Monday 29 January 1821 [Halifax] I love and only love the fairer sex and thus beloved by them in turn, my heart revolts from any love but theirs.” quote by Anne Lister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/87c/anne-lister-75036_glbt_monday-29-january-1821-halifax-i-love-an_508552.jpg)
![“Saturday 12 July 1823 [Halifax] Could not sleep last night. Dozing, hot & disturbed ... a violent longing for a female companion came over me. Never remember feeling it so painfully before ... It was absolute pain to me.” quote by Anne Lister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ebf/anne-lister-75036_glbt_saturday-12-july-1823-halifax-could-not_92013.jpg)
