Fragrance-quotes Quote by Kiran Manral
““Memories are fragile, you try to grab them and they skitter away in various directions. Trying to gather them together to write them out is difficult, they resist, get clouded and escape as wisps of smoke. Nothing seems as crystal clear as it once was, a milky film of opacity envelopes everything. Odd details stand out in one’s mind, not a continuum. A fragrance, an odour, the smell of toast burning perhaps or whiff of jasmine, a shade of pink, a flower pressed between the pages of a book, brings on a sharp burst of memories that drown you with their immediacy.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Memory, 2020
Memories are delicate and fragmentary; trying to capture them in writing often makes them hazy, while sensory details can trigger vivid, overwhelming recollections.
In simple terms: Memories are fragile and sensory triggers can make them vivid.
Key Takeaway
Embrace sensory cues to recall memories.
Themes
memory
fragility
perception
writing
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- journaling
- creative writing
- therapy
- storytelling
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
sensory memory
fragmentation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do sensory details shape your recollection?
- Can you accept incomplete memories?
A Different Perspective
Memories may remain elusive despite effort, and focusing on fragments can distort the whole.
