Quote by Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

It takes time for the absent to assume their true shape in our thoughts. After death they take on a firmer outline and then cease to change.

It takes time for the absent to assume their true shape in o

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This quote suggests that our perception of people who are no longer present in our lives evolves over time. Initially, their image might be hazy or uncertain in our thoughts. However, upon their death, they gain a clearer and more defined form in our memories. Once this crystallization occurs, their representation in our minds becomes fixed and no longer undergoes any significant alterations. Essentially, it highlights how the passage of time and the absence of an individual allows us to solidify our perception and understanding of them.

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