Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

He ransacked his memory like a thief going through another man's billfold.

He ransacked his memory like a thief going through another m

Summary

This quote illustrates the intense effort made by an individual to recall information or details from their own memory. It uses a vivid metaphor of a thief searching through someone else's wallet, suggesting the desperation and urgency felt by the person trying to remember. The comparison also adds an element of intrusiveness and possibly guilt, as if the act of rummaging through one's own thoughts is somehow invasive or inappropriate. Overall, the quote portrays the struggle and determination one can experience when trying to retrieve or retrieve information.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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