Memory Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““Oft it may be chance that old wives keep in memory word of things that once were heedful for the wise to know.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lost Tales, 1937
Old women remember forgotten wisdom, preserving valuable lessons for the wise.
In simple terms: Elders keep forgotten knowledge for the wise.
Key Takeaway
Listen to elders for hidden insights.
Themes
wisdom
memory
tradition
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
cultural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- cultural preservation
- education
- storytelling
Key Concepts
oral history
intergenerational learning
folklore
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we value elder wisdom today?
- What lessons are we missing?
A Different Perspective
Modern life may overlook elder knowledge.
![“I had been fed, in my youth, a lot of old wives' tales about the way men would instantly forsake a beautiful woman to flock around a brilliant one. It is but fair to say that, after getting out in the world, I had never seen this happen." [From a column dated November 17, 1928]” quote by Dorothy Parker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffd/dorothy-parker-700_beautiful_i-had-been-fed-in-my-youth-a-lot-of-old_1684942.jpg)
