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“At one point in my life, I learned how to think. I used to know how to feel. In war, these are lessons best forgotten.” quote by Ruth Ozeki
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““At one point in my life, I learned how to think. I used to know how to feel. In war, these are lessons best forgotten.””

Ruth Ozeki

About This Quote

The speaker learned to think logically but also to feel emotionally, yet war forces them to forget both lessons.

In simple terms: War erodes intellectual and emotional growth.

Key Takeaway

Seek peace to preserve learning.

Themes

war learning thought emotion memory loss

Mood

somber reflective

Type

social psychological

When to use this quote

  • combat zones
  • post‑war reintegration
  • education programs

Key Concepts

psychological trauma cognitive dissonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does conflict reshape identity?
  • What practices protect mental resilience?
A Different Perspective

Even in peace, forgetting can occur.

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