Quote by A. Whitney Brown

The past actually happened but history is only what someone wrote down.

The past actually happened but history is only what someone

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between the past and history. While the past refers to actual events, history refers to the recorded interpretation and documentation of those events. It emphasizes that history is subjective since it is filtered through the perspectives and biases of those who write it. The quote raises the importance of critically examining historical accounts to gain a more nuanced understanding of the past. It reminds us that although the past is a fixed reality, history is shaped by our interpretation and recording of it.

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History

By A. Whitney Brown

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