Famous quote by Augusto Roa Bastos

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The things that have come into being change continually. The man with a good memory remembers nothing because he forgets
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"The things that have come into being change continually. The man with a good memory remembers nothing because he forgets nothing"

- Augusto Roa Bastos

About this Quote

In this quote, Augusto Roa Bastos is highlighting the ever-changing nature of the world and how it affects our memories. He suggests that everything that exists is constantly evolving and changing, and therefore, absolutely nothing remains the same. This idea is more stressed by the 2nd part of the quote, where he states that a person with a great memory might actually keep in mind very little bit because they are unable to forget anything. This might be interpreted as a commentary on the problem of keeping memories and the importance of letting go in order to adapt to the constant modifications in life. In general, this quote motivates us to welcome change and not keep the past too tightly.

About the Author

Augusto Roa Bastos This quote is written / told by Augusto Roa Bastos between June 13, 1917 and April 26, 2005. He was a famous Novelist from Paraguay. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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