History is no more than the portrayal of crimes and misfortunes

Summary

This quote suggests that history primarily focuses on recounting and documenting the negative aspects of human actions and events. It implies that historical accounts are skewed towards highlighting crimes committed by individuals or societies and the multitude of misfortunes that have occurred throughout time. By emphasizing this portrayal of the darker aspects of human history, the quote implies that the positive achievements and progress are overshadowed or neglected in historical narratives.

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