Remembrance-Forgetfulness

Not the power to remember, but its very opposite, the power to forget, is a necessary condition for our existence. (Sholem Asch)

A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness. (Elbert Hubbard)

The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten. (Cesare Pavese)

To endeavour to forget anyone is a certain way of thinking of nothing else. (La Bruyère)

The things we remember best are those better forgotten. (Gracian)