Quote by Eric Hoffer

We can remember minutely and precisely only the things which never really happened to us.

We can remember minutely and precisely only the things which

Summary

This quote suggests that our memories are more detailed and vivid when they are based on events that did not actually occur in our own lives. It implies that our imagination and fictional experiences have a stronger impact on our memory formation than real-life events. By highlighting the power of the unreal, the quote reminds us that our minds have the ability to create deeply intricate recollections of events that are pure products of our imagination.

By Eric Hoffer

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