“History would be a wonderful thing” – Quote by Leo Tolstoi

„History would be a wonderful thing – if it were only true.“

Leo TolstoiIn this quote, Leo Tolstoi questions the reliability of historical accounts and our understanding of truth.
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Russian writer, thinker, and philosopher, known for his critical social analysis.

A pointed, skeptical reflection on the reliability of historical accounts.


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Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian writer, philosopher, and social reformer, famous for his novels like "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." He also engaged politically and ethically, rejecting violence and advocating for pacifism.

Quote by Clark C. McClelland about how history is controlled by the victorious and those in powerCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"History is created, manipulated and written by those who are predominantly on the Victorious side of the nation which has supreme political, and especially military, dominance. Any ‘truth’ which has the slightest potential of weakening their total hold over the masses is not tolerated. Any truth which can impact their power is squelched or cunningly hidden by them, usually in a manufactured media release to the unsuspecting public, often in a jovial manner to render the information a laughing matter and display it as harmless." Clark C. McClelland
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