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The term "depository" has been employed in literature to evoke a sense of both storage and mystery. In William James's essay [1], it is metaphorically depicted as “the depository of our forgotten memories,” suggesting an abstract container that holds the remnants of our past, an idea that imbues the word with philosophical depth. Meanwhile, in Benito Pérez Galdós's work [2], the translation “depositario” is utilized in a manner that underscores a role of preservation or guardianship, reinforcing the theme of an entrusted keeper. Together, these examples illustrate how "depository" functions as a dynamic symbol—a repository not only of physical items but also of intangible, cherished or obscured experiences.
  1. At its lowest, it is only the depository of our forgotten memories; at its highest, we do not know what it is at all.
    — from The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy by William James
  2. depositario m depository.
    — from Doña Perfecta by Benito Pérez Galdós

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