Quote by John Guare

We live in a world where amnesia is the most wished-for state. When did history become a bad word?

We live in a world where amnesia is the most wished-for stat

Summary

This quote highlights the prevalence of amnesia - a desire to forget or ignore history - in our society. It questions the shift in attitude towards history, a term that has seemingly acquired a negative connotation. The quote implies that people have started to perceive history as something undesirable or burdensome. It reflects a concern about society's reluctance to engage with its past, perhaps due to discomfort, ignorance, or a desire to detach from the consequences and responsibilities associated with historical events.

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Past

By John Guare

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