Quote by David Levithan

We pencil-sketch our previous life so we can contrast it to the technicolor of the moment.

We pencil-sketch our previous life so we can contrast it to

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This quote implies that we tend to remember our past in a simplistic or muted manner, like a pencil sketch, in order to appreciate the vibrant and vivid experiences of the present moment. By comparing our past to the lively and technicolor present, we are better able to appreciate the richness of our current experiences and the progress we have made in our lives. It suggests that the contrast between the two allows us to value and fully embrace the beauty and excitement of the present.

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