Forget Quote by Marc Augé
““We must forget in order to remain present, forget in order not to die, forget in order to remain faithful.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Non‑Places: Introduction to an Anthropology of Travel, 1992
To stay alive and faithful, we must let go of past burdens and live in the present.
In simple terms: Forget to stay present and faithful.
Practice mindful forgetting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- spiritual practice
- daily routines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you need to remember while forgetting?
- How does forgetting aid faith?
Forgetting may erase valuable lessons.