Albert CamusAnd despite the clamors and the violence, we tried to preserve in our hearts the memory of a happy sea, of a remembered hill, the smile of a beloved face.
About This Quote
This quote is from Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises”. It represents the feelings of those who try to remember and keep alive the memory of a happy and memorable time. These people somehow manage to keep alive the memory of a time that was full of laughter and love. The quote is meant to be a reminder that we should always try to remember and cherish the good times we have in life because we never know when they will end.
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