Quote by Marilynne Robinson

Memory can make a thing seem to have been much more than it was.

Memory can make a thing seem to have been much more than it

Summary

This quote suggests that memory has the ability to exaggerate and amplify the significance or impact of certain experiences or events. It implies that when we look back on our memories, we may perceive things as more significant, meaningful, or extraordinary than they actually were in reality. Our memories have the power to distort our perception, making us nostalgic and sentimental about moments that may not have held as much value as we remember. It highlights the subjectivity and malleability of our recollections.

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Life Memory

By Marilynne Robinson

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