Quote by Marcel Proust

Our memory is like a shop in the window of which is exposed now one, now another photograph of the same person. And as a rule the most recent exhibit remains for some time the only one to be seen.

Our memory is like a shop in the window of which is exposed

Summary

This quote suggests that our memory is similar to a shop with a display window. In this window, different photographs of the same person are showcased, but only one at a time. The quote implies that our memory often focuses on the most recent memory or experience, leaving other memories temporarily hidden. It highlights how our recollection can be influenced by the immediacy of recent events, overshadowing past experiences until they resurface again.

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By Marcel Proust

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