Quote by Brian Friel

It is not the literal past, the facts of history, that shape us, but images of the past embodied in language.

It is not the literal past, the facts of history, that shape

Summary

This quote suggests that our personal perception and understanding of history are not solely dependent on the actual events and details of the past, but rather on how we interpret and internalize them through language and narratives. It implies that the way history is communicated to us, through stories, descriptions, and interpretations, plays a significant role in shaping our identities and shaping our understanding of the world around us. Language and the images it evokes have the power to influence our perspectives and construct our collective memory of the past.

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By Brian Friel

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