This implies a responsibility to actively preserve our history, like weaving a tapestry. It suggests that if we don't consciously keep memories alive, the past will be forgotten, leading to a loss of identity and lessons for future generations.
Quote by Marjorie Agosín: “We must weave threads of memory so the past does not vanish.”
We must weave threads of memory so the past does not vanish.
Insight
Historical Context
In the shadow of the 20th century's atrocities and the transition to new political eras in Latin America, Agosín's work stressed the importance of historical memory for justice, healing, and the prevention of future abuses.
About the Author
Chilean-American poet, human rights activist, and professor whose work bears witness to the disappeared under Pinochet's Chile and to the lived experience of Jewish Latin American women. She has received the United Nations Leadership Award for Human Rights and the Gabriela Mistral Medal of Honor.
View all quotes by Marjorie Agosín