"The history of the past interests us only in so far as it illuminates the history of the present"
- Ernest Dimnet
About this Quote
This quote by Ernest Dimnet suggests that the past is only important to us if it helps us to understand today. He suggests that the past is not something to be studied for its own sake, but rather as a tool to assist us comprehend the present. This concept is particularly relevant in the modern-day world, where the speed of modification is so fast that it can be tough to maintain. By studying the past, we can acquire insight into today and much better comprehend the forces that shape our lives. We can also learn from the errors of the past and utilize this understanding to make better decisions in the present. In this method, the past can be an important resource for comprehending the present and making notified decisions about the future.
This quote is written / told by Ernest Dimnet between November 11, 1866 and April 15, 1954. He was a famous Priest from France.
The author also have 10 other quotes.
"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"
"History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics. Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them"
"I take office during the most difficult moment in the country's recent history. The country can be saved - it's up to us. I think it is obvious for those who support this government to undertake the commitment and ensure that our country's euro membership is not endangered"
"I do not think it is an exaggeration to say history is largely a history of inflation, usually inflations engineered by governments for the gain of governments"
"The 4th Amendment and the personal rights it secures have a long history. At the very core stands the right of a man to retreat into his own home and there be free from unreasonable governmental intrusion"
