"La tâche du conteur est de nommer ce qui est perdu"
— Walter Benjamin
Simplified Meaning:
When people share stories, they often talk about things that have been forgotten or are no longer around. Think about when you listen to your grandparents talk about their younger days. They might mention old traditions, places, or ways of life that are not the same today. These stories help keep the memory of those things alive. In telling these stories, we remember and understand what has changed or disappeared over time. For example, if someone tells a story about a neighborhood bakery that closed down many years ago, it helps us appreciate the good times and the lessons learned from that place. So, by sharing stories, we acknowledge and honor what once was, and we can learn from those lost things to make better choices in our present and future.
