Quote by Augusto Roa Bastos

Facts can't be recounted; much less twice over, and far less still by different persons. I've already drummed that thoroughly into your head. What happens is that your wretched memory remembers the words and forgets what's behind them.

Facts can't be recounted; much less twice over, and far less

Summary

This quote suggests that facts cannot be accurately retold, especially when recounted by different individuals or multiple times. The speaker emphasizes the unreliable nature of memory, stating that it often remembers the exact words but fails to retain the true essence or context of the information. The quote highlights the limitations of relying solely on memory and serves as a reminder that we should be cautious when retelling factual information.

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By Augusto Roa Bastos

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