Accord Quote by Roger Deakin
“All of us , I believe , carry about in our heads places and landscapes we shall never forget because we have experienced such intensity of life there :places where, like the child that 'feels its life in every limb' in Wordsworth's poem'We are seven' ,our eyes have opened wider, and all our senses have somehow heightened.By way of returning the compliment , we accord these places that have given us such joy a special place in our memories and imaginations. They live on in us, wherever we may be, however far from them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: 'The Place of the Memory' in 'The Country Diary of an Environmentalist', 1995
Intense experiences imprint places in our minds, making them unforgettable and enriching our imagination.
In simple terms: Powerful moments stay with us forever.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and revisit meaningful places.
Themes
memory
place
intensity
imagination
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
psychology
environmental perception
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep vivid memories alive?
- What places shape your identity?
A Different Perspective
Memory can fade without active recall.
