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“There are things that one keeps on dreaming of forgetting, while others were ought to be remembered, but were kept off.” quote by Fady Seleem
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““There are things that one keeps on dreaming of forgetting, while others were ought to be remembered, but were kept off.””

Fady Seleem

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unpublished collection, 2020

Memory is selective; some things we try to forget, others we must remember, yet both can be suppressed.

In simple terms: We forget and remember, but both can be hidden.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and process both forgotten and remembered experiences.

Themes

memory forgetting remembrance psychology

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • writing
  • personal reflection
  • historical research

Key Concepts

Selective memory cognitive suppression emotional processing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What memories are you trying to forget?
  • How can you honor necessary memories?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing memories can hinder healing.

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