Quote by Duke of Wellington Arthur Welles

When my journal appears, many statues must come down.

When my journal appears, many statues must come down.

Summary

This quote suggests that when one's thoughts, experiences, or personal reflections in a journal become public, it can challenge or expose certain established beliefs, traditions, or power structures (symbolized by statues). It implies that the act of sharing personal experiences and perspectives has the potential to transform existing norms or hierarchies, forcing society to confront its own truths and potentially leading to change or questioning of established systems.

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By Duke of Wellington Arthur Welles

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