Quote by Max Muller

The first pages of memory are like the old family Bible. The first leaves are wholly faded and somewhat soiled with handling. But, when we turn further, and come to the chapters where Adam and Eve were banished from Paradise, then, all begins to grow clear and legible.

The first pages of memory are like the old family Bible. The

Summary

This quote draws a parallel between the early memories in our minds and the worn pages of an old family Bible. The beginning of our memories may be vague and slightly tainted due to time and recollection. However, as we delve deeper into our past, the important and significant events become clearer and more easily understood, just as the later chapters of the Bible provide a clearer narrative of Adam and Eve's story. Our early memories might fade, but the key moments of our lives remain vivid and understandable as we reflect on them.

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