Quote by Jim Fiebig

If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a selective memory.

If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have

Summary

This quote suggests that one of the most valuable qualities a person can possess is the ability to selectively remember their past experiences, focusing only on the positive ones. If someone can look back on their life and feel content despite the hardships and challenges they may have faced, it implies that they are able to disregard or forget the negative aspects of their past. Such selective memory allows individuals to find happiness and satisfaction in life by choosing to remember only the good moments, ultimately leading to a sense of contentment.

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By Jim Fiebig

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