Friendships Quote by Stephen King
““In his memory there was a great tendency to downplay or completely forget their unlovable characteristics. [...] The thoughts that came wanted to be wholly good.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Dark Half”, 1989
People tend to forget or downplay the flaws of the deceased, striving to remember them as wholly good.
In simple terms: We forget flaws of the dead, seeing them as wholly good.
Remember both strengths and flaws of those gone.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- obituaries
- family gatherings
- historical biographies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we idealize the dead?
- How can we honor full personhood?
Idealizing the dead can hinder honest grieving.