Enough Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“Why is it that our memory is good enough to retain the least triviality that happens to us, and yet not good enough to recollect how often we have told it to the same person?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Maximes, 1665
Memory stores vivid, unusual events but forgets routine repetitions, highlighting selective retention.
In simple terms: We remember rare moments, not how often we repeat them.
Key Takeaway
Notice patterns in what you recall.
Themes
memory
selectivity
human nature
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- personal storytelling
- teaching
- public speaking
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
episodic memory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you recall some events vividly but not others?
- How does this affect your communication?
A Different Perspective
Memory can be unreliable for frequency judgments.
