Forget Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“We forget our pleasures, we remember our sufferings.”
About This Quote
Source Work: De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum, 45 BC
People tend to focus on pain rather than pleasure, skewing memory.
In simple terms: Remember suffering more than joy.
Cultivate gratitude for good moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily journaling
- mindfulness practice
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance recollection of joy and sorrow?
- What practices help retain positive memories?
Pleasure can be fleeting; pain may be exaggerated.