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I began to feel that, in a sense, we were all prisoners of our own history
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"I began to feel that, in a sense, we were all prisoners of our own history"

- Roland Joffe

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This quote by Roland Joffe speaks to the concept that our previous experiences and decisions shape our present and future. We are all bound by our own history, whether it be our personal history or the history of our families, neighborhoods, or nations. Our previous experiences and choices can restrict our present and future alternatives, and can even form our identity and sense of self. We might feel trapped by our own history, not able to leave the effects of our past. This quote motivates us to assess our own history and how it has shaped our lives, and to think about how we can use our history to develop a much better future. It likewise functions as a tip that we are all connected by our shared history, and that we can gain from each other's experiences.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Roland Joffe somewhere between November 17, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Director from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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