Quote by Orson Scott Card

It made me wonder if perhaps our ancestors' crimes were not in fact far more terrible than they claimed. After all, the only histories we possessed told their version of what happened, and in their accounts they were completely innocent.

It made me wonder if perhaps our ancestors' crimes were not

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This quote suggests that the speaker is questioning the accuracy of historical accounts provided by their ancestors. The speaker contemplates whether their ancestors might have committed more terrible deeds than what the historical records portray. The quote highlights the limitations of relying solely on the available history, emphasizing the potential bias and subjective narrative that may misrepresent events and present the ancestors as innocent. It suggests the need for critical examination and a recognition that historical perspectives may not always offer the full and truthful picture of past events.

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