Quote by Susanna Moodie

What a wonderful faculty is memory! -- the most mysterious and inexplicable in the great riddle of life; that plastic tablet on which the Almighty registers with unerring fidelity the records of being, making it the depository of all our words, thoughts and deeds -- this faithful witness against us for good or evil.

What a wonderful faculty is memory! -- the most mysterious a

Summary

This quote praises the faculty of memory as an extraordinary and mysterious aspect of life. It highlights memory's role as an inexplicable tool, likening it to a flexible and enduring tablet where all of our experiences, thoughts, and actions are meticulously recorded by a divine force. It emphasizes the role of memory as a faithful witness, capable of recalling our words, thoughts, and deeds. Ultimately, it suggests that memory can serve as a witness that either validates or condemns us, depending on the nature of our actions.

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By Susanna Moodie

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