Memory Quote by James Branch Cabell
“There is not any memory with less satisfaction in it than the memory of some temptation we resisted”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell, 1915
Resisting temptation leaves a lingering, unsatisfied memory compared to the act itself.
In simple terms: Resisting temptation feels unsatisfying later.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reflect on what you resisted.
Themes
temptation
memory
regret
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- decision making
- habit formation
Key Concepts
psychology
selfcontrol
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recalling resistance affect future choices?
- Do you idealize what you didn’t do?
A Different Perspective
The memory may be more vivid than the experience, skewing perception.
