Memory is a complex phenomenon that boasts its capability to accurately recall events in their logical order. It prides itself on maintaining a chronological understanding of our past. However, this accuracy does not extend to the emotional and subjective experiences tied to those moments.

Kundera highlights a contradiction in how memory works. While it can record the sequence of events, it often fails to reflect the truth of feelings and experiences at that time. This duality reveals the splendors and miseries of memory, emphasizing that it is not a purely reliable source of truth but rather a blend of fact and subjective interpretation.