Quote by John Berger

The past grows gradually around one, like a placenta for dying.

The past grows gradually around one, like a placenta for dyi

Summary

This quote is evoking the idea that our past experiences and memories shape us over time, much like a protective placenta nourishes a developing fetus. It suggests that our past becomes an integral part of who we are, enveloping us, and in some cases, even defining our identity. The comparison also implies that our past can act as a source of both growth and eventual demise, gradually accumulating and surrounding us until we reach the end of our lives.

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