Elizabeth WeinThe wave of memory had submerged me for a whole minute, while I'd just sat staring and let it all come flooding back.
About This Quote
This quote about how memories can drown us in emotion is quite powerful. It's so apt for this time because the tide of history has brought so many things to light about the Holocaust. Many people have been overwhelmed by the past, confused, and fearful. The quote is meant to warn people that they have to stay strong in the face of the past.
Source: The Pearl Thief
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