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Depth Quote by Victor Hugo

“Memory is a gulf that a word can move to its lowest depths.” quote by Victor Hugo
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“Memory is a gulf that a word can move to its lowest depths.”

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862

Words can shift deep memories, altering how we recall past events.

In simple terms: Words can change deep memories.

Key Takeaway

Use careful language to influence memory.

Themes

memory language perception

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • therapy
  • storytelling
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

psychology neuroscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do words reshape your own memories?
  • Can you trust recollections after hearing a story?
A Different Perspective

Memory alteration can be unreliable and subjective.

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