Heart Quote by Arundhati Roy
““She wondered how to un-know certain things, certain specific things that she knew but did not wish to know. How to un-know, for example, that when people died of stone-dust, their lungs refused to be cremated.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The God of Small Things, 1997
People sometimes wish to erase painful knowledge, but confronting truth is unavoidable and necessary.
In simple terms: We can’t easily forget painful facts.
Key Takeaway
Accept truth, even when uncomfortable.
Themes
memory
truth
avoidance
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- ethical decision making
- personal healing
Key Concepts
philosophy
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths do you avoid?
- How does confronting them change you?
A Different Perspective
Unknowing can lead to denial and further harm.
