Quote by Marcel Proust

That translucent alabaster of our memories.

That translucent alabaster of our memories.

Summary

This quote refers to the ethereal and delicate nature of our memories. Like translucent alabaster, our memories are hazy, translucent, and prone to fading over time. The phrase evokes the sense of fragility and beauty, suggesting that our memories are not always vivid or permanent, but rather delicate and fleeting. It implies that our recollections may have a dreamlike quality, leaving behind an impression or trace that can be obscured or forgotten as time passes.

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Memory

By Marcel Proust

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