Quote by Henry Adams

I have written too much history to have faith in it and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined to agree with him.

I have written too much history to have faith in it and if a

Summary

This quote expresses the author's skepticism towards the credibility and reliability of history. Through their own experiences of writing history, they have come to doubt its accuracy. The author remains open to the possibility of being proven wrong and is willing to accept another viewpoint, suggesting a sense of humility and a recognition of the limitations of their own perspective.

By Henry Adams

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