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“I've often tried to describe how memory works. I've suggested this to students, and told them to close their eyes and try to remember what I look like. Then I ask them if they remember what I look like. But when you open your eyes you will be surprised how different what you thought I looked like is to what I actually look like. Because the imagination is a different raw material from actual vision. Memory is very different from the thing itself.”

Quote by Lore Segal

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Lore Segal
Lore Segal

Lore Segal is an American novelist known for her concise and profound writing style. Born on March 9, 1928, her works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and the deeper aspects of human existence. more

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