"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.
"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"
