"Human memory is a marvelous but fallacious instrument. The memories which lie within us are not carved in stone; not only do they tend to become erased as the years go by, but often they change, or even increase by incorporating extraneous features"
- Primo Levi
About this Quote
Primo Levi's quote speaks to the complexity of human memory and its tendency to be undependable. He recommends that memories are not repaired, but rather they can end up being distorted and even boosted with time. He implies that memories can be altered by external influences, such as the addition of details that were not initially present. This suggests that memories are not always precise, and that they can be affected by our own biases and analyses. This quote highlights the significance of being aware of the potential for our memories to be unreliable, and to be cautious when relying on them as a source of information. It also serves as a pointer to be conscious of the capacity for our memories to be misshaped, and to be familiar with the capacity for our memories to be affected by external aspects.
This quote is written / told by Primo Levi between July 31, 1919 and April 11, 1987. He/she was a famous Scientist from Italy.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time"
