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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…” quote by Christina Rossetti
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““ 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.””

Christina Rossetti

About This Quote

A lyrical meditation on remembrance, suggesting that forgetting can be kinder than sorrowful recollection.

In simple terms: Forgetting may bring peace.

Key Takeaway

Memory’s emotional weight can be alleviated by selective forgetting.

Themes

Memory Grief Acceptance

Mood

Melancholic Hopeful

Type

Poetic reflection Meditation

When to use this quote

  • Mourning a loved one
  • Leaving a past relationship
  • Coping with trauma

Key Concepts

Temporal perspective Emotional regulation

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?
A Different Perspective

Some memories are essential for identity and learning.

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