Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Memories, imagination, old sentiments, and associations are more readily reached through the sense of smell than through any other channel.

Memories, imagination, old sentiments, and associations are

Summary

This quote suggests that the sense of smell has a unique ability to evoke powerful emotions and memories. It implies that a particular scent can transport us to different moments in our past, trigger creative thoughts, awaken nostalgia, and bring back forgotten emotions. Unlike other senses, smell has this distinct power to connect us to various experiences and associations, deeply impacting our perception of the world.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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