Quote by Cyril Connolly

Our memories are card indexes consulted and then returned in disorder by authorities whom we do not control.

Our memories are card indexes consulted and then returned in

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This quote suggests that our memories are like card catalogs that are accessed and manipulated by external forces beyond our control. It implies that our recall of past events can be influenced or altered by various authorities or influences, ultimately leading to a disorganized and unreliable collection of memories. It highlights the notion that our ability to remember is malleable and subject to external influences that shape our understanding of the past.

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