Aristotle suggested that a human's memory is like a message carved into wax. What did he mean by this?

A. Memories are difficult to form, like trying to write on a wax tablet with a stick.
B. Memories can be surprising, like seeing messages carved into wax.
C. Like messages carved into a tablet, our memories endure for our entire lives.
D. Like messages on a heated wax tablet, our memories can blur or disappear.


Answer: D

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