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She remembered Aunty Bella Donna of the Champions once saying that no story was worth telling if no one could remember the lesson in it. These were stories that have made no difference to anyone. Old Aunty was fading away forever. But... even true stories have to be invented sometimes to be remembered. Ah! The truth was always forgotten. (p210)
— Alexis Wright
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "She remembered Aunty Bella Donna of the Champions once saying that no story was worth telling if no one could remember the lesson in it. These were stories that have made no difference to anyone. Old Aunty was fading away forever. But... even true stories have to be invented sometimes to be remembered. Ah! The truth was always forgotten. (p210)" in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Alexis Wright
Alexis Wright FAHA (born 25 November 1950) is a Waanyi (Aboriginal Australian) writer. As of 2023, Wright has produced four novels, one biography, and several works of prose. Her work also appears in anthologies and journals.
About Alexis Wright
Alexis Wright FAHA (born 25 November 1950) is a Waanyi (Aboriginal Australian) writer. As of 2023, Wright has produced four novels, one biography, and several works of prose. Her work also appears in anthologies and journals.
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