I might repeat to myself, slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound; if I can remember any of the damn things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls trying to soothe themselves with forgotten quotes.
- In plain terms
- She tries to comfort herself with quotes she forgets.
- What can you take from it?
- Familiar words may comfort but are hard to recall.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do quotes really soothe?
- Why do we forget wisdom?
Another view
It implies quotes offer false comfort.
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