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History is a peoples memory, and without a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals
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"History is a people's memory, and without a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals"

- Malcolm X

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This quote by Malcom X speaks to the value of history and memory in the human experience. He recommends that without memory, human beings are no better than animals. Memory is what enables us to gain from our past and build on it. It is what enables us to bear in mind our successes and failures, and to utilize that knowledge to make much better choices in the future. Memory is also what enables us to get in touch with our past and to comprehend our place worldwide. Without memory, we would be not able to acknowledge our own identity and the identity of others. We would be unable to value the beauty of our culture and the cultures of others. Memory is what enables us to comprehend our history and to develop a much better future. Without memory, we would be unable to progress as a types.

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Malcolm X This quote is written / told by Malcolm X between May 19, 1925 and February 21, 1965. He was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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