Corruption Quote by Christina Rossetti
““ Remember Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more, day by day, You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad.””
About This Quote
A lyrical meditation on remembrance, suggesting that forgetting can be kinder than sorrowful recollection.
In simple terms: Forgetting may bring peace.
Memory’s emotional weight can be alleviated by selective forgetting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Mourning a loved one
- Leaving a past relationship
- Coping with trauma
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- Practice mindful remembrance
- Allow space for natural forgetting
Questions to Reflect On
- When is forgetting beneficial?
- How does selective memory shape personal growth?
Some memories are essential for identity and learning.