Out of Sight, Out of Mind - 🧠👀️ What is absent is soon forgotten.
Definition: This phrase has been proverbial since Homer’s time. The Greek poet had it in the Odyssey (ca. 50 B.C.), and the earliest English appearance is in a 1501 translation of Thomas à Kempis’s The Imitation of Christ. For the opposite sentiment, see “absence makes the heart grow fonder.”
Related Terms:
- Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: Physical separation often strengthens emotional bonds.
- Long Gone: When something is distant in time or space, it is often forgotten.
- Out of the Loop: Uninformed or ignored due to lack of presence.
Synonyms:
- Forgotten when not present
- Overlooked due to absence
Antonyms:
- Always on one’s mind
- Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Fun Fact 🤓:
“Out of sight,” a twentieth-century slangy expression, means “Wonderful!” or “Beyond belief!” and might just become its own cliché!
Quotes & Proverbs:
Greek Proverb: “He that is absent is soon forgotten.”
Woodrow T. Witryx: “Ever notice how 90% of lost stuff ends up in the same 10% of places we never look? Out of sight, out of mind, indeed!”
Mark Twain: “Out of sight, out of mind. Except for relatives. We don’t get that lucky.” 😂
Recommended Reading 📚:
- The Odyssey by Homer. Follow Odysseus as he tries to find his way home and ponder whether some things are best forgotten.
- The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Dive into a spiritual journey and reflection that keeps important memories close to heart.
Tunes & Movies 🎶🎬:
- Song: “Out of Sight, Out of Mind” by The Five Keys. Let these smooth doo-wop melodies remind you of forgotten memories.
- Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). A whimsical yet poignant exploration on erasing memories and the struggle to forget.
Quiz Time! 🧩
Farewell Thought 🚀:
“Absence indeed might wrack our hearts, but sometimes it clears the clutter in our minds.” – Ivy Pseudonym
