Another time Quote by Cassandra Clare
“This was a voice that drew out memories stretched thin by years of recollection, like paper unfolded and refolded too many times. A voice that brought back, like a wave, the memory of another time on this bridge, a night so long ago, everything black and silver and the river rushing away under her feet...”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Infernal Devices, Cassandra Clare, 2009
A voice triggers deep, layered memories, evoking past moments that feel both fragile and relentless.
In simple terms: A voice brings back old, fragile memories.
Key Takeaway
Listen to how sounds revive forgotten feelings.
Themes
memory
nostalgia
identity
time
reflection
Mood
melancholic
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
poetic
emotive
When to use this quote
- reading a novel
- listening to a song
- visiting a childhood place
- talking with an old friend
- watching a film with strong soundtrack
Key Concepts
psychology
nostalgic resonance
temporal layering
Questions to Reflect On
- What sounds in your life unlock hidden memories?
- How do repeated recollections change the way you feel about the past?
A Different Perspective
Memories can be distorted by repeated recall, making them less reliable.
