Quote by Hunter S. Thompson
History is hard to know, because of all the hired bullshit, but even without being sure of history it seems entirely reasonable to think that every now and then the energy of a whole generation comes to a head in a long fine flash, for reasons that nobody really understands at the time -- and which never explain, in retrospect, what actually happened.
Summary
This quote suggests that understanding history is challenging due to the distorted accounts and biased narratives that often plague it. However, the quote posits that it is still logical to believe that occasionally, the collective spirit and enthusiasm of an entire generation culminate in a remarkable but elusive event. Despite the lack of comprehensive comprehension in the moment, such occurrences remain unexplained even in hindsight, failing to provide a clear understanding of the true events and their underlying reasons.
Topics
Twentieth Century
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