Quote by John Lancaster Spalding, Aphoris

As memory may be a paradise from which we cannot be driven, it may also be a hell from which we cannot escape.

As memory may be a paradise from which we cannot be driven,

Summary

This quote suggests that memory can have both positive and negative impacts on our lives. On one hand, memories can be like a paradise, allowing us to hold onto happy moments and experiences that bring us joy and nostalgia. On the other hand, memories can also be a form of hell, trapping us in painful or traumatic experiences that we cannot easily forget or escape from. Thus, this quote highlights the duality and power of memory in shaping our perception of the past and impacting our present and future.

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By John Lancaster Spalding, Aphoris

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