Quote by Philip Roth

Obviously the facts are never just coming at you but are incorporated by an imagination that is formed by your previous experience. Memories of the past are not memories of facts but memories of your imaginings of the facts.

Obviously the facts are never just coming at you but are inc

Summary

This quote suggests that our perception of facts is shaped by our imagination and previous experiences. It implies that memories are not objective recollections of facts but rather subjective interpretations of what we believe the facts to be. Our past experiences and individual imaginations play a significant role in how we interpret and remember events, influencing our understanding of reality. Therefore, our memories are not purely factual but are intertwined with personal imaginations, adding a subjective layer to how we perceive and recall information.

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By Philip Roth

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