Quote by Gayle Forman

Whoever said that the past isn't dead had it backward. It's the future that's already dead, already played out.

Whoever said that the past isn't dead had it backward. It's

Summary

This quote suggests that the future is predetermined and lacks the novelty and unpredictability that is often associated with it. The speaker implies that the past, though it may be considered as finished and unchangeable, still holds potential for reinterpretation or rediscovery. In contrast, the future is viewed as predetermined and lacking originality, indicating a perspective that rejects the notion of free will or the possibility of genuine surprises. The quote challenges the concept of the future as a realm of endless possibilities, suggesting that its outcomes are already predetermined and known.

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Life Future Past Regrets Adam Bhie Where She Went

By Gayle Forman

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