We look in the mirror and see the shades of other faces looking back through the years; we see the shape of memory, standing solid in an empty doorway. By blood and by choice, we make our ghosts; we haunt ourselves. Each ghost comes unbidden from the misty grounds of dream and silence.
The quote reflects on the idea of self-identity and how our past influences us. When we gaze into the mirror, we aren't just seeing our current selves, but also the echoes of all the experiences and people who have shaped us over time. The memories we carry have a tangible presence, hinting at the complexities of our personal histories.
Diana Gabaldon suggests that we create our own "ghosts" through our connections...
