Emphasis Quote by Hortense Calisher
“But memory, after a time, dispenses its own emphasis, making a feuilleton of what we once thought most ponderable, laying its wreath on what we never thought to recall.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Deepening Stream", 1971
Memory reshapes emphasis over time, turning profound thoughts into casual narratives.
In simple terms: Memory changes focus, making deep thoughts casual.
Key Takeaway
Accept memory’s fluid nature.
Themes
memory
perception
time
narrative
subjectivity
Mood
nostalgic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal memoirs
- historical accounts
- family stories
- academic research
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
historical revisionism
psychology of recall
Questions to Reflect On
- How does memory alter personal history?
- What role does emphasis play in storytelling?
A Different Perspective
May diminish important details.
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