Quote by Eric Hoffer

The remarkable thing is that it is the crowded life that is most easily remembered. A life full of turns, achievements, disappointments, surprises, and crises is a life full of landmarks. The empty life has even its few details blurred, and cannot be remembered with certainty.

The remarkable thing is that it is the crowded life that is

Summary

This quote suggests that a busy and eventful life is more memorable than a dull and empty one. A life filled with various experiences, good or bad, creates clear markers in our memory. The ups and downs, successes and failures, unexpected twists, and critical moments all contribute to creating memorable landmarks in one's life story. In contrast, an empty life lacking significant events and defining moments becomes hazy and difficult to remember with any real certainty. It emphasizes the importance of embracing a life brimming with diverse experiences and the lessons they offer.

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By Eric Hoffer

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