Done Quote by Emily Dickinson
“Heart, we will forget him! You and I, to-night! You may forget the warmth he gave, I will forget the light. When you have done, pray tell me, That I my thoughts may dim; Haste! lest while you’re lagging, I may remember him!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished manuscript, c. 1862
The speaker urges a lover to forget a past lover quickly before memories linger.
In simple terms: Forget the past lover fast.
Key Takeaway
Act quickly to erase lingering memories.
Themes
memory
love
forgetting
urgency
Mood
melancholy
urgent
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- breakup
- heartache
- moving on
- self‑care
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you truly erase a memory?
- What helps you move past a lost love?
A Different Perspective
Memories may resurface despite effort.
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