Forget Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“A thorough-paced antiquary not only remembers what all other people have thought proper to forget, but he also forgets what all other people think is proper to remember.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Miscellany, 1825
A diligent scholar records what others discard and discards what others cling to, balancing memory and forgetting.
In simple terms: A scholar knows when to remember and when to forget.
Key Takeaway
Value selective memory.
Themes
knowledge
memory
balance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal growth
- archival work
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
historiography
selective recall
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you choose to remember or forget?
- How does selective memory shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on forgetting can erase valuable traditions.
