"I believe that history has shape, order, and meaning; that exceptional men, as much as economic forces, produce change; and that passe abstractions like beauty, nobility, and greatness have a shifting but continuing validity"
- Camille Paglia
About this Quote
This quote by Camille Paglia suggests that history is not random, but rather has a purpose and order to it. She thinks that remarkable people, not just financial forces, are accountable for change in history. Furthermore, she thinks that abstract ideas such as appeal, nobility, and achievement are still pertinent today, although their meanings may have shifted with time. This quote suggests that history is not simply a series of random occasions, but rather an intricate web of interconnected people and concepts that have shaped the world we reside in today. Paglia's quote motivates us to look beyond the surface of history and to consider the deeper implications of the occasions that have taken place.
This quote is written / told by Camille Paglia somewhere between April 2, 1947 and today. She was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 32 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"
"States get to improve transportation infrastructure; that creates economic development, puts people back to work and, most important, enhances safety and improves local communities"
