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Identity Quote by Beth Revis

“We are, at least in part, who we remember ourselves to be. Take away our memories, and you take away our selves.” quote by Beth Revis — Download Open image

““We are, at least in part, who we remember ourselves to be. Take away our memories, and you take away our selves.””

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