Forget Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“I remember the very thing that I do not wish to; I cannot forget the things I wish to forget.”
About This Quote
The struggle of trying to forget unwanted memories while being unable to.
In simple terms: Forgetting is hard.
Key Takeaway
Recognize memory limits.
Themes
memory
desire
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- trauma recovery
- learning processes
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
willpower
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories do you wish to erase?
- How can you accept unwanted thoughts?
A Different Perspective
Memory may be unreliable.
![“Things sacred should not only be touched with the hands, but unviolated in thought. [Lat., Res sacros non modo manibus attingi, sed ne cogitatione quidem violari fas fuit.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/deb/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_hands_things-sacred-should-not-only-be-touched_11960.jpg)
