Every moment happens twice: inside and outside, and they are two different histories.

Zadie Smith
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Every moment happens twice: inside and outside, and they are two different histories. This quote is a very profound one and I think it relates to the idea of destiny. Inside and outside of our bodies, we experience two different histories (past and future) and they affect us both in good and bad ways. We can use these experiences to learn from our past, but we can also use them to create better futures.

Source: White Teeth

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