Consciousness Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““It is really extraordinarily interesting to watch the operation of one’s own thinking, just to observe how one thinks, where that reaction we call thinking, springs from. Obviously from memory. Is there a beginning to thought at all? If there is, can we find out its beginning – that is, the beginning of memory, because if we had no memory we would have no thought?””
About This Quote
The passage probes the origin of thought, suggesting it arises from memory and questioning whether thought and memory have a true beginning.
In simple terms: Thought comes from memory; we wonder if they ever truly start.
Key Takeaway
Explore how memory shapes thinking.
Themes
philosophy
mind
consciousness
memory
origin
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
inquiry
When to use this quote
- education
- psychotherapy
- creative brainstorming
- self-inquiry
Key Concepts
cognitive science
metacognition
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we ever pinpoint the first thought?
- What does this imply about learning?
A Different Perspective
Memory may be circular, making a true origin elusive.
![“Who was it said that memory is what we thought we'd forgotten? And it ought to be obvious to us that time doesn't act as a fixative, rather as a solvent. But it's not convenient--it's not useful--to believe this; it doesn't help us get on with our lives; so we ignore it. [p. 69]” quote by Julian Barnes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/90c/julian-barnes-522_life_who-was-it-said-that-memory-is-what-we-t_368829.jpg)
