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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…” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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““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.””

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner depth for resilience.

Themes

mindfulness memory strength

Mood

contemplative insightful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • learning
  • creative work
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What memories shape your current actions?
  • How can you access deeper insight?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on surface can ignore deeper issues.

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