Without realizing that the past is constantly determining their present actions, they avoid learning anything about their history. They continue to live in their repressed childhood situation, ignoring the fact that is no longer exists, continuing to fear and avoid dangers that, although once real, have not been real for a long time. Alice Miller
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The past is an important part of our lives. It is the reason why we live today, the reason why we have the skills that we have. However, it can be difficult to remember everything that happened in our past. This quote reminds us that life is not the same as it was in the past. That's not to say that it's better or worse, but there are different things that happen now than when we were young.

Source: The Drama Of The Gifted Child: The Search For The True Self

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