Until we can navigate in time, I'm not sure that we can prove that what happened is real.
Sebastian Faulks Engleby
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The quote from the book "Engleby" by Sebastian Faulks highlights the uncertainty surrounding our understanding of reality, particularly in relation to time. It suggests that our perception of events and their authenticity is tied to our ability to traverse time, implying that without this capability, we remain skeptical about the reality of experiences. This reflects a philosophical inquiry into memory, history, and the nature of truth.

By questioning the reality of what has happened, the quote invites readers to consider how our experiences and the passage of time shape our understanding of existence. It underscores the limitations of human perception and the challenges inherent in comprehending past events. Ultimately, it raises profound questions about how we validate our memories and the truths we hold about our experiences.

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And sometimes in life, I imagine, good things do happen. Most of the time, it's the opposite, obviously. But I don't think you should rule out the possibility that just occasionally chance might deal you a good card.
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With no blame there's no shame. A human society can't exist without shame. Shame is like handedness or walking upright. It's a central human attribute. In fact, it's the first human quality ever recorded.''Where?''Genesis, Chapter Three. The covering of nakedness. The acquisition of shame was the first consequence of consciousness, of the speciating moment. Take shame from me and you are calling me pre-human.
Sebastian Faulks Engleby
With no blame there's no shame. A human society can't exist without shame. Shame is like handedness or walking upright. It's a central human attribute. In fact, it's the first human quality ever recorded.''Where?''Genesis, Chapter Three. The covering of nakedness. The acquisition of shame was the first consequence of consciousness, of the speciating moment. Take shame from me and you are calling me pre-human.
Until we can navigate in time, I'm not sure that we can prove that what happened is real.
Sebastian Faulks Engleby
Until we can navigate in time, I'm not sure that we can prove that what happened is real.
I looked at him on the bed. He coughed once and a trail of brownish dead blood came out of his mouth and ran down the side of his chin. Then he stopped breathing. And I thought, I'll make sure I never end up here, either.
Sebastian Faulks Engleby
I looked at him on the bed. He coughed once and a trail of brownish dead blood came out of his mouth and ran down the side of his chin. Then he stopped breathing. And I thought, I'll make sure I never end up here, either.
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