"History is mostly guessing; the rest is prejudice"
- Will Durant
About this Quote
This quote by Will Durant talks to the suggestion that history is not a specific science. It is commonly based upon uncertainty and also supposition, as there is no way to recognize for particular what happened in the past. Furthermore, the interpretation of background is commonly influenced by personal biases as well as bias. This implies that the means we watch as well as recognize background is usually shaped by our very own beliefs and values. This can bring about a distorted view of the past, as our very own preconceived notions can cloud our reasoning. Inevitably, this quote acts as a reminder that we must be aware of our own biases when examining and interpreting history, as well as strive to be as objective as feasible.
This quote is written / told by Will Durant between November 5, 1885 and November 7, 1981. He was a famous Historian from USA.
The author also have 34 other quotes.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
