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Memory is a magnet. It will pull to it and hold only material nature has designed it to attract
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"Memory is a magnet. It will pull to it and hold only material nature has designed it to attract"

- Jessamyn West

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This quote speaks with the power of memory and how it can form our lives. Memory resembles a magnet, it will draw in and keep experiences and information that are very important to us. It is selective in what it picks to remember, and it is created to remember just those things that are significant to us. Memory is an effective tool that can assist us recall past experiences and form our future choices. It can likewise provide convenience and delight, as it can bring back fond memories of times gone by. Memory is an effective force that can form our lives in both favorable and negative methods. It is necessary to be mindful of what we pick to bear in mind and how it can impact our lives. Memory is an effective tool that can assist us make informed choices and live our lives to the fullest.

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Jessamyn West This quote is written / told by Jessamyn West between June 18, 1902 and February 23, 1984. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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