Quote by Susan Sontag

A family's photograph album is generally about the extended family and, often, is all that remains of it.

A family's photograph album is generally about the extended

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This quote emphasizes the significance of a family's photograph album as a repository of memories and a representation of a broader familial connection. It suggests that the album preserves the essence of the extended family, possibly serving as the only remaining testament to their existence. By encapsulating moments and faces of loved ones, the photograph album holds great sentimental value as a cherished reminder of the past and a tangible link to one's heritage.

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