Quote by Oscar Wilde

Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.

Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that while anyone has the potential to create a significant impact on society, it takes a truly exceptional and remarkable individual to document and shape the course of history. It suggests that not only action but also the ability to reflect upon and record those actions in a meaningful way is what separates an ordinary person from a great one. Writing history requires insight, wisdom, and the ability to articulate events in a way that inspires, educates, and resonates with future generations.

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History Man

By Oscar Wilde

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