Quote by TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

What we know of other people's only our memory of the moments during which we knew them.

What we know of other people's only our memory of the moment

Summary

This quote suggests that our understanding of other individuals is limited to the memories we have formed of them based on the moments we have spent together. It implies that our perception of others is subjective and incomplete, as it relies on our personal experiences and interactions. We may not truly know the entirety of someone's character or identity as it is shaped by numerous moments we have not witnessed or been a part of.

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By TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

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