Forgetfulness Quote by Virginia Woolf
““Forgetfulness in people might wound, their ingratitude corrode, but this voice, pouring endlessly, year in year out, would take whatever it might be; this vow; this van; this life; this procession, would wrap them all about and carry them on, as in the rough stream of a glacier the ice holds a splinter of bone, a blue petal, some oak trees, and rolls them on.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Waves by Virginia Woolf, 1931
The passage reflects on how memory and voice bind us, carrying our experiences like a glacier carries fragments, shaping identity over time.
In simple terms: Memory and voice bind us, shaping identity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and share your stories.
Themes
memory
identity
continuity
time
art
Mood
reflective
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- writing
- family gatherings
- historical preservation
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
literature
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your memories shape who you are?
- What role does storytelling play in preserving identity?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical application.
