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The stones themselves are thick with history, and those cats that dash through the alleyways must surely be the ghosts o
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"The stones themselves are thick with history, and those cats that dash through the alleyways must surely be the ghosts of the famous dead in feline disguise"

- Erica Jong

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This quote by Erica Jong speaks to the concept that the past is ever-present in our lives. The stones of the alleyways are thick with history, recommending that the occasions of the past are still embedded in the physical environment. The cats that rush through the alleyways are referred to as ghosts of the famous dead in feline disguise, suggesting that the spirits of the past are still alive and active in today. This quote talks to the idea that the past is never really gone, however rather is always present in our lives in some form or another. It suggests that the past is constantly affecting today, which the events of the past are still impacting our lives today. This quote is a reminder that the past is always with us, and that we ought to bear in mind its influence on our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Erica Jong somewhere between March 26, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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