Quote by Marcel Proust

The moments of the past do not remain still; they retain in our memory the motion which drew them towards the future, towards a future which has itself become the past, and draw us on in their train.

The moments of the past do not remain still; they retain in

Summary

This quote suggests that the moments we experience in our past continue to have an impact on us. They are not stagnant but rather carry the momentum that propels them into the future. As time moves forward, the future becomes the past, and the momentum of our past experiences pulls us along with it. Our memories of these moments keep them alive within us, shaping who we are and influencing our journey through life.

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By Marcel Proust

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