Common Quote by Martha Graham
“The past is not dead; it is not even past. People live on inner time; the moment in which a decisive thought or feeling takes place can be at any time. Timeless feelings are common to all of us.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Martha Graham on Time and Memory, 1965
Past and present coexist; inner time allows timeless emotions to arise anytime.
In simple terms: Past lives within us; feelings are timeless.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that emotions can surface at any moment.
Themes
time
memory
emotion
Mood
philosophical
reflective
Type
quote
personal
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
- education
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish past from present feelings?
- What timeless emotions guide you?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may be overwhelming without grounding practices.
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