Real life is never quite as interesting as the story told afterward.

Laurence Overmire
About This Quote

Real life is never quite as interesting as the story told afterward. This quote is a reminder to us that our memories of the past are not necessarily accurate reflections of what actually happened. We remember the things that make for good stories, but we forget or ignore the boring parts.

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