Forget Quote by Muriel Spark
“...try as i do, i can't recall her surname. Indeed, her very abstractedness and insubstantial personality seemed to say 'forget me'; she seemed to live in parenthesis;...”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, 1961
A character feels invisible, living in the margins, yearning to be forgotten.
In simple terms: She hides behind parenthetical existence, seeking anonymity.
Accept being seen or embrace anonymity deliberately.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- character study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes wish to be forgotten?
- How does anonymity affect self‑worth?
Avoiding identity may hinder personal growth.