Memory Quote by Monique Wittig
““There was a time when you were not a slave, remember that. You walked alone, full of laughter, you bathed bare-bellied. You say you have lost all recollection of it, remember. The wild roses flower in the woods. Your hand is torn on the bushes gathering the mulberries and strawberries you refresh yourself with. You run to catch the young hares you flay with stones from the rocks to cut them up and eat all hot and bleeding. You know how to avoid meeting a bear on the track. You know the winter fear when you hear the wolves gathering. But you can remain seated for hours in the treetops to await morning. You say there are no words to describe this time, you say it does not exist. But remember. Make an effort to remember. Or, failing that, invent.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Disquiet by Monique Wittig, 1975
Remembering primal freedom reminds us of innate resilience and joy beyond societal constraints.
In simple terms: Recall natural independence.
Key Takeaway
Reconnect with wild, authentic self.
Themes
freedom
memory
nature
Mood
nostalgic
inspirational
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- wilderness therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness retreats
Key Concepts
existentialism
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of that freedom can you embody today?
- How does modern life suppress primal instincts?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing the past may ignore present challenges.
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