Quote by Richard Matheson

Each memory was brought to life before me and within me. I could not avoid them. Neither could I rationalize, explain away. I could only re-experience with total cognizance, unprotected by pretense. Self delusion was impossible, truth exposed in this blinding light. Nothing as I thought it had been. Nothing as I hoped it had been. Only as it had been.

Each memory was brought to life before me and within me. I c

Summary

This quote expresses the powerful nature of memories and their ability to resurface and impact us. The speaker acknowledges that they cannot escape these memories, nor can they justify or downplay them. Instead, they are forced to confront and relive each memory with complete awareness, stripped of any defense mechanisms or illusions. In this process, self-deception becomes impossible, and the truth of these memories is unveiled in a stark and overwhelming manner. The quote ultimately highlights the sometimes painful, yet necessary process of truly facing and accepting the realities of one's past experiences.

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