Quote by Lewis Carroll

It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.

It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.

Summary

This quote, attributed to the character Alice in Lewis Carroll's book "Through the Looking-Glass," suggests that relying solely on the past and reminiscing is a limited way of using one's memory. It implies that a memory that focuses only on the past is incomplete and fails to fully capture the richness and potential of life. The quote encourages us to look forward and embrace the present moment, rather than getting stuck in nostalgia or past experiences.

By Lewis Carroll

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