You remember only what you want to remember. You know only what your heart allows you to know.

Amy Tan
You remember only what you want to remember. You know...
You remember only what you want to remember. You know...
You remember only what you want to remember. You know...
You remember only what you want to remember. You know...
About This Quote

This quote is often used in the context of memory. As with so many other things in life, how we remember things is often a matter of opinion. Even when memories are correct they can be altered by what you want to remember and what your heart allows you to remember. A person might recall an event that happened to them many years ago but might ignore or forget something that happened today.

Source: Saving Fish From Drowning

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