Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
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If the history of England be ever written by one who has the knowledge and the courage,-and both qualities are equally requisite for the undertaking, - the world will be more astonished than when reading the Roman annals by Niebuhr.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the importance of knowledge and courage in conveying historical truths, suggesting that a well-written history can surprise and enlighten readers.
Benjamin Disraeli emphasizes that if someone with both knowledge and courage could write the history of England, it would astonish the world similarly to how the historical accounts of Rome have done. The quote suggests that combining these two qualities is essential for a truthful and impactful representation of history, and implies that untold stories and overlooked perspectives await discovery.
Themes
HistoryKnowledgeCourageTruthWriting
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a history class to discuss the critical role of historians.
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