Quote by Emile M. Cioran

Life is possible only by the deficiencies of our imagination and memory.

Life is possible only by the deficiencies of our imagination

Summary

This quote suggests that our ability to imagine and remember is what makes life possible. Our imagination allows us to create new possibilities and dreams, while our memory helps us learn from the past. But at the same time, it implies that the limitations or shortcomings of our imagination and memory are necessary for life to exist. This could mean that without these limitations, life would lose its unpredictability and sense of discovery.

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