Quote by Oscar Wilde

The one duty we owe to history is to rewrite it.

The one duty we owe to history is to rewrite it.

Summary

This quote implies that it is our responsibility to reinterpret and reassess history continually. It suggests that history is not fixed or conclusive, but rather subject to revision and improvement. By acknowledging this duty, we are called upon to challenge prevailing narratives and fill in the gaps left by previous generations. It encourages us to learn from our collective past and ensure a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of history for future generations.

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History Writing

By Oscar Wilde

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