Forgotten Quote by Jim Thompson
“There are things that have to be forgotten if you want to go on living.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Killer Inside Me, 1952, excerpt
Some memories must be erased to continue living healthfully.
In simple terms: Letting go of painful past to survive.
Key Takeaway
Practice selective memory for wellbeing.
Themes
memory
forgiveness
survival
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal healing
- moving on
- mental health
Key Concepts
psychological coping
trauma
forgetting
Questions to Reflect On
- What must you forget to heal?
- What do you risk losing?
A Different Perspective
Erasing can also erase valuable lessons.
