Quote by Will Rogers

When you put down the good things you ought to have done, and leave out the bad ones you did do well, that's Memoirs.

When you put down the good things you ought to have done, an

Summary

This quote suggests that when writing a memoir or personal narrative, individuals often have a tendency to emphasize or highlight the positive experiences they should have had or wanted to have, while omitting or downplaying the negative actions that they may have actually done effectively. It reflects the idea that memoirs can be biased, with individuals shaping their stories to create a specific image or narrative about themselves. It reminds us that memoirs may not always present a completely accurate or balanced account of someone's life.

By Will Rogers

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