Gaze Quote by Eva Ibbotson
““As for Maia, she was to go back to school. “She will be safe there for a few years till she is ready to go out into the world,” Mr. Murray had written to Miss Minton. So now Maia was collecting her memories. “We mustn’t only remember the good bits,” she said. “We must remember the bad bits, too, so that we know it was real.” But there weren’t really any bad bits once she had escaped from the twins. The fried termites which the Xanti had cooked for them hadn’t tasted very nice, and there had been a tame bush turkey which woke them up at an unearthly hour with its screeching. “But it was all part of it,” said Maia. “It belonged. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of Platform 2 by Eva Ibbotson, 2000
Highlights the importance of remembering both good and bad experiences to acknowledge reality.
In simple terms: Remember all memories, good and bad.
Key Takeaway
Value the full truth of experiences.
Themes
memory
truth
growth
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grieving
- personal reflection
- storytelling
- healing
Key Concepts
psychology
narrative therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is it vital to recall painful moments?
- How can balanced memory aid healing?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on negatives may cause distress.
