Accurate Quote by Li-Young Lee
“The problem with memory is that is changes whatever it touches. It is never that accurate. As a result, I end up modifying and revising my own experiences. It's myth making.”
About This Quote
Memory is unreliable; it reshapes experiences, creating myths rather than factual records.
In simple terms: Memory changes what it touches.
Question the accuracy of your recollections.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- historical research
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify your memories?
- What stories have you rewritten?
Memory can also preserve valuable lessons.