Quote by H. L. Mencken

Historian -- an unsuccessful novelist.

Historian -- an unsuccessful novelist.

Summary

This quote suggests that a historian, who studies and chronicles past events, would be deemed as an unsuccessful novelist. It implies that a historian may lack the imagination and storytelling skills required to create compelling fiction. The quote humorously highlights the contrasting realms of historical documentation and creative writing, suggesting that historians excel more in objective analysis and factual representation rather than the artistic elements associated with successful novelists.

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History

By H. L. Mencken

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