Memory Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““The mind is a current, very deep at the centre and very shallow at the periphery—like the river that has a strong current in the middle and quiet waters at its banks. But the deep current has the volume of memory behind it, and this memory is the continuity that passes the town, that gets sullied, that becomes clear again. The volume of memory gives the strength, the drive, the aggression and the refinement. It is this deep memory that knows itself to be ashes of the past, and it is this memory that has to come to an end.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Mind, 1970
The mind's depth holds memory that shapes strength, drive, and clarity, while its surface is shallow and fleeting.
In simple terms: Deep memory fuels strength and clarity.
Cultivate inner depth for resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- learning
- creative work
- stress management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories shape your current actions?
- How can you access deeper insight?
Focusing only on surface can ignore deeper issues.