This quote by Pol Pot is a reflection of his attitude towards his own tradition. He is recommending that it is not up to him to decide how he will be kept in mind, however rather it depends on history to judge him. This could be translated as an indication of humility, as he is not claiming to be a hero or a bad guy, but rather leaving it approximately the future to decide. It might also be viewed as a way of avoiding duty for his actions, as he is not taking ownership of his past. Whatever the analysis, this quote is a reminder that history is the supreme judge of our actions which our tradition is ultimately determined by how we are kept in mind by future generations.
This quote is written / told by Pol Pot between May 19, 1925 and April 15, 1998. He was a famous Criminal from Cambodia.
The author also have 5 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"
