Bury Quote by Evelyn Waugh
“Just the place to bury a crock of gold, said Sebastian. I should like to bury something precious in every place where I've been happy and then, when I was old and ugly and miserable, I could come back and dig it up and remember”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Decline and Fall, 1928
A character wishes to bury treasured memories in happy places to revisit them later.
In simple terms: Bury memories to recall happiness later.
Key Takeaway
Create lasting reminders of joyful moments.
Themes
memory
nostalgia
legacy
Mood
nostalgic
poetic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- travel journaling
- memory boxes
- personal rituals
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
psychology of place attachment
symbolic acts
life reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What places hold your happiest memories?
- How can you preserve them without burying?
A Different Perspective
May seem impractical or morbid.
