Who said "The past shapes us, but it need not imprison us."?

This quote is attributed to Giovanni Verga.

The past shapes us, but it need not imprison us. - Giovanni Verga

"The past shapes us, but it need not imprison us."

Giovanni Verga Freedom

Novelist Italian 1840–1922

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"Love is the most powerful force in the world, yet it is the most fragile."

"Wisdom comes not from years, but from understanding."

"Freedom to pursue your passion is precious."

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