"We arrive, then, at this paradoxical conclusion: that one condition of memory is forgetfulness. Without the total obliteration of an immense number of states of consciousness, and the momentary repression of many more, recollection would be impossible. Forgetfulness, except in certain cases, is not a disease of memory, but a condition of health and life. We discover here a striking analogy with two essential vital processes. To live is to acquire and lose; life consists of dissolution as well as assimilation. Forgetfulness is dissolution."
Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action. If past events could not be remembered, it would be impossible for language, relationships, or personal identity to develop. Memory loss is usually described as forgetfulness or amnesia.
"Though sands be black and bitter black the sea, Night lie before me and behind me night, And God within far Heaven refuse to light The consolation of the dawn for me,— Between the shadowy burns of Heaven and Hell, It is enough love leaves my soul to dwell  With memory."
Memory"Remembrance is neither what happened nor what did not happen but, rather, their potentialization, their becoming possible once again."
Memory"Anyone who’s taken statements from multiple witnesses to the same event will know how malleable memory is."
Memory"The affective intensity of an event is another predictor of later recall: Events that are "affectively charged," or have high levels of emotionality associated with them, either positive or negative, tend to be well recalled (e.g., Brewer, 1988; Thompson, 1998; Wagenaar, 1986; White, 2002)."
Memory"Look at it out here! Its all falling apart. Im erasing you, and Im happy! You did it to me first. I cant believe you did this to me. Clem! Did you hear me? By morning, youll be gone! The perfect ending to this piece of sh*t story!"
Memory"As my memory rests, but never forgets what I lost."
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