Deeds Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“What is remembered is not a deed in stone but a metaphor. Meta = above. Pheren = to carry. That which is carried above the literalness of life. A way of thinking that avoids the problems of gravity. The word won't let me down. The single word that can release me from all that unuttered weight.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Metaphor and Language, 2018
Memory is a metaphorical carrier above literal life, releasing weight.
In simple terms: Memory lifts us beyond literal life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace metaphor to ease mental burden.
Themes
memory
metaphor
gravity
Mood
introspective
creative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- therapy sessions
- creative visualization
Key Concepts
linguistic relativity
psychology of metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do metaphors shape your perception?
- Can you find a metaphor for your stress?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors may oversimplify complex emotions.
