Quote by Julie Burchill

I've never been nostalgic, personally or politically - if the past was so great, how come it's history?

I've never been nostalgic, personally or politically - if th

Summary

This quote argues against nostalgia by questioning the perception of the past as being superior. The speaker emphasizes the belief that if the past was truly remarkable or better than the present, it wouldn't have become history but rather continued to exist. It implies that instead of constantly longing for what once was, one should focus on the present and strive for progress in the future.

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By Julie Burchill

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