Quote by George Eliot

No story is the same to us after a lapse of time or rather we who read it are no longer the same interpreters.

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This quote suggests that our interpretation of a story changes over time. As individuals grow and change, their perspectives and experiences shape how they understand and relate to narratives. Therefore, when we read a story again after a significant period, our new selves may perceive different meanings and nuances in the same text. The quote emphasizes the dynamic nature of reading, highlighting that it is not only the story itself that evolves but also the readers, influencing the way they engage with and interpret literature.

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