Be remembered by Quote by Susan Sontag
“It's a pleasure to share one's memories. Everything remembered is dear, endearing, touching, precious. At least the past is safe though we didn't know it at the time. We know it now. Because it's in the past; because we have survived.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Photography, Susan Sontag, 1977
Remembering preserves the past, making it cherished and safe, because survival gives it meaning.
In simple terms: Memories become precious when we survive.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect your memories.
Themes
memory
survival
nostalgia
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- personal journals
- anniversary celebrations
- historical archives
Key Concepts
psychology
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which memories to keep?
- What role does survival play in memory?
A Different Perspective
Memories can be idealized, losing factual accuracy.
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