The person who expects to understand history must submerge…
““The person who expects to understand history must submerge himself in it, must get rid of patriotism, as well as bitterness. And especially in studying a historic life that consists in insecurity must the historian rid himself of all insecurity. He must accept the totality of the data in all their fullness, the noble with the paltry, thinking of how the two interlock.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Historians must abandon bias and accept all data, both noble and trivial, to truly understand history.
In simple terms: Objective study requires shedding personal bias.
Key Takeaway
Study history without prejudice.
Themes
history
objectivity
bias
comprehension
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
Cultural-history:1
Historiography:1
History:1
Understand History:1
Insecurity Historian:0
Patriotism Bitterness:0
Rid Patriotism:0
History Submerge:0
When to use this quote
- academic research
- teaching
- public discourse
- museum curation
Key Concepts
historiography
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can historians mitigate bias?
- What role does personal perspective play?
A Different Perspective
Total objectivity is impossible.