Doing things Quote by Gertrude Stein
““Doing something is interesting to some, if not any one is remembering that that thing has just been done. Doing something is interesting to some if not any one is remembering that any one was one beginning doing some such thing. Doing something is interesting to some when those are remembering that every one has been doing that thing in having been shown that thing. Doing something is interesting to some when they are certain that all having been doing that thing have been completely dead and have not been forgotten. Doing something is interesting to some when they are certain that very many being dead were ones completely doing that thing. Doing things are interesting to some when some one is beginning to be finishing having done that thing. Doing something is interesting to some when they are remembering that every one could be doing that thing. Doing something is interesting to some when they are certain that every one should do that thing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein, 1933
The quote reflects on how people find interest in actions only when they are remembered or recognized, and how memory shapes meaning.
In simple terms: Interest depends on memory and recognition.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting impact, not fleeting attention.
Themes
memory
recognition
meaning
existence
perception
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal legacy
- historical documentation
- artistic creation
- social media
- cultural memory
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions do you want remembered?
- How does memory affect the value you assign to deeds?
A Different Perspective
If no one remembers, the act may feel meaningless despite its intrinsic value.
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