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“Memory, which so confounds our waking life with anticipation and regret, may well be our one earthly consolation when time slips out of joint.” quote by Keith Donohue
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““Memory, which so confounds our waking life with anticipation and regret, may well be our one earthly consolation when time slips out of joint.””

Keith Donohue

About This Quote

Source Book: A Million Heavens, Keith Donohue, 2005

Memory intertwines past and future, offering comfort as time becomes disjointed.

In simple terms: Memory comforts us when time feels broken.

Key Takeaway

Embrace memory as a source of solace.

Themes

memory time comfort

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical contemplative

When to use this quote

  • grieving loss
  • reflecting on past
  • coping with uncertainty
  • seeking meaning

Key Concepts

nostalgia temporal perception existential consolation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does memory shape your present decisions?
  • Can you find comfort without dwelling on the past?
A Different Perspective

Memory can also trap us in regret, hindering present focus.

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