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The more enlightened our houses are, the more their walls ooze ghosts
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"The more enlightened our houses are, the more their walls ooze ghosts"

- Italo Calvino

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This quote by Italo Calvino talks to the concept that as innovation advances, our lives end up being a growing number of intertwined with the past. As our houses become more highly advanced, with the introduction of brand-new gadgets and home appliances, the walls of our homes become filled with the memories of those who have come before us. The ghosts of our forefathers, our member of the family, and our good friends, all remain in the walls of our houses, reminding us of our past and our connections to those who have preceded us. In this method, innovation can be seen as a method to connect us to our past, to individuals and memories that have formed us and our lives. Technology can be a way to keep the past alive, to keep in mind those who have actually gone before us, and to honor their memory.

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Italo Calvino This quote is written / told by Italo Calvino between October 15, 1923 and September 19, 1985. He was a famous Journalist from Italy. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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