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Oliver Wendell Holmes

Memories, imagination, old sentiments, and associations are more readily reached through the sense of smell than through any other channel.

Imagination

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The sense of smell has a unique power to quickly bring back past experiences, feelings, and mental images. Compared to other senses, it is the most effective way to connect with memories and emotions from long ago.

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