Forgetting Quote by Joyce Appleby
“Our sense of worth, of well-being, even our sanity depends upon our remembering. But, alas, our sense of worth, our well-being, our sanity also depend upon our forgetting.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Roots of Memory, 2005
Our self‑esteem and mental health rely on both remembering and forgetting.
In simple terms: Worth and sanity need memory and forgetting.
Key Takeaway
Balance recollection with letting go.
Themes
psychology
memory
well‑being
Mood
introspective
balanced
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- journaling
- grief processing
- learning
- stress management
Key Concepts
cognitive balance
identity
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories help you thrive?
- When is forgetting protective?
A Different Perspective
Forgetting can erase valuable lessons.
