Quote by Rebecca West

The memory, experiencing and re-experiencing, has such power over one's mere personal life, that one has merely lived.

The memory, experiencing and re-experiencing, has such power

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This quote suggests that memories play a profound role in shaping our lives. It implies that the act of recalling and reliving past experiences holds great influence over our individual existence. It implies that without the ability to remember and revisit memories, one's life is reduced to mere existence without depth or significance. Memories have the power to shape our perceptions and emotions, making them an essential component of personal identity and lived experiences.

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