Ends Quote by Walker Percy
“A repetition is the re-enactment of past experience toward the end of isolating the time segment which has lapsed in order that it, the lapsed time, can be savored of itself and without the usual adulteration of events that clog time like peanuts in brittle.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moviegoer by Walker Percy, 1961
Repeating past experiences lets us isolate and savor the elapsed time without usual distractions.
In simple terms: Repetition isolates and savors past time.
Key Takeaway
Use repetition to appreciate moments.
Themes
memory
time
reflection
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mindfulness
- therapeutic practice
Key Concepts
phenomenology
subjective experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does isolating time change perception?
- What benefits arise from savoring past moments?
A Different Perspective
May miss broader context by focusing too narrowly.
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