The past is so much safer, because whatever's in it has already happened. It can't be changed; so, in a way, there's nothing to dread.

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian  |  👨‍💼 Novelist

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In "The Heart Goes Last," Margaret Atwood reflects on the allure of the past, suggesting that it offers a sense of security and comfort. The events of the past are fixed and immutable, which means we do not have to face the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with the present or the future. This permanence in history allows us to feel a certain peace, as there are no surprises or fears...

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