Ancient Quote by Rollo May
“The ancient Greeks, as Plato reports, believed that we discover truth through "reminiscence," that is by "remembering," by intuitively searching into our own experience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Courage to Create, 1969
Truth is discovered by recalling innate knowledge within ourselves, not just external facts.
In simple terms: Truth comes from inner remembering.
Key Takeaway
Explore inner knowledge.
Themes
self‑knowledge
truth
intuition
psychology
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
memory
inner wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance inner insight with external data?
- What inner truths guide you?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on introspection can miss external evidence.
