Quote by Joan Rivers

Yeah, I read history. But it doesn't make you nice. Hitler read history, too.

Yeah, I read history. But it doesn't make you nice. Hitler r

Summary

This quote implies that simply reading history doesn't inherently make someone a good or kind person. It references Hitler, who was well-read in history but committed horrific acts. The quote serves as a reminder that knowledge of history alone is not enough to determine one's character or actions; it is how individuals interpret and apply that knowledge that shapes their behavior. The message suggests that moral values and empathy are essential elements in which history alone cannot instill.

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History

By Joan Rivers

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