Quote by Hans-Georg Gadamer

In fact history does not belong to us but we belong to it.


In fact history does not belong to us but we belong to it.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals do not own or control history; rather, it encompasses all of humanity's collective experiences and events throughout time. We are simply a part of history, influenced and shaped by the actions and choices of those who have come before us. It conveys the idea that history is an essential element of our identity and understanding of the world, reminding us of our responsibility to respect and learn from the past.

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By Hans-Georg Gadamer
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