“The best is not to remember. Your nature is not perfect; your peace is made in forgetting.”
What this quote means
This quote by Thomas Hardy evokes the liberating power of forgetting. It suggests that remembering everything can be burdensome, and inner peace is sometimes found by letting go of painful memories. It resonates because it acknowledges human imperfection and the need to forgive, both oneself and others. It invites us to accept that memory is not always our ally, and forgetting can be an act of healing.
How to apply it daily
Choose a painful memory that haunts you, then write a letter of forgiveness to yourself or the other person, and decide to let it go.
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