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This statement is bold and vague, which makes the opinions of different people change. The word ‘powerful’ has different meanings to different people, to some, it may mean power and leadership. Although, to others, it may mean a strong mind or something that has the most effect in the future.

Many people believe that memory is priceless and should be cherished because you should recollect the special moments in the future because this may change your personality with a positive effect. This happens because you learn from mistakes of the past, making sure you never do it again. However, others may be of opinion that memory stops us from progressing in our lives and that mistakes gradually build a wall between perseverance and success. This makes sure that you are always striving forward to succeed your dreams.
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It shows the outcome of people when they have no memory as so many important and special events had passed without her knowing. Her emotions include shock and fear due to the fact that nothing is clear to

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