--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We must forget in order to remain…" description: "\"“We must forget in order to remain present, forget in order not to die, forget in order to remain faithful.”\" — Marc Augé" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/marc-aug-47923_forgetting_we-must-forget-in-order-to-remain-presen_882875.jpg" --- # We must forget in order to remain present, forget in order… ![“We must forget in order to remain present, forget in order not to die, forget in order to remain faithful.” quote by Marc Augé](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/marc-aug-47923_forgetting_we-must-forget-in-order-to-remain-presen_882875.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/marc-aug-47923_forgetting_we-must-forget-in-order-to-remain-presen_882875.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/marc-aug-47923_forgetting_we-must-forget-in-order-to-remain-presen_882875.jpg) > ““We must forget in order to remain present, forget in order not to die, forget in order to remain faithful.”” [Marc Augé](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marc-aug/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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. Key Takeaway Practice mindful forgetting. Themes memory presence faithfulness Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - therapy - spiritual practice - daily routines Key Concepts forgetting mindfulness existential Questions to Reflect On - What do you need to remember while forgetting? - How does forgetting aid faith? 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