Quote by William Gibson

Time moves in one direction, memory in another.

Time moves in one direction, memory in another.

Summary

This quote suggests that time and memory have different ways of operating. Time moves forward constantly, never stopping or reversing. It is a steady flow that we cannot control or halt. On the other hand, memory has the ability to drift back and forth, allowing us to recall events and experiences from the past. While time keeps moving forward, memory can take us backwards and enable us to revisit moments that have already occurred. Hence, this quote highlights the contrasting nature of time and memory and how they function in different ways.

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