Remember Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve; For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad. —CHRISTINA ROSSETTI, “Remember,” 1849.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Remember,” 1849
Forgetting can bring peace, whereas remembering may cause sorrow.
In simple terms: Forget to find peace, remember may cause sadness.
Key Takeaway
Choose remembrance wisely.
Themes
memory
grief
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- bereavement
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
impermanence
emotional resilience
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- When does forgetting heal?
- When does remembering serve growth?
A Different Perspective
Forgetting may lead to loss of valuable lessons.
