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“Our memories tell us who we are and they cannot be achieved through committee work, by consulting other people about what happened. That doesn't mean that at all times memories are telling us the absolute truth, but that the main source of who we are is that memory, flawed or not.”

Quote by Tobias Wolff

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Tobias Wolff is an American author known for his short stories and memoirs. His works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and social change. Born in June 1945, Wolff began his writing career in the 1970s. more

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