Certain Quote by A. B. Yehoshua
“So with truth - there is a certain moment when one can say, this is the truth and here I put a dot, a stop, and I go to another thing. A judge has to put an end to a deliberation. But for a historian, theres never an end to the past. It can go on and on and on.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lover, A. B. Yehoshua, 1977
Historians view the past as endless, unlike judges who must close cases.
In simple terms: History never ends, law must end.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some narratives remain open.
Themes
history
interpretation
truth
finality
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic research
- legal proceedings
- personal reflection
- public discourse
Key Concepts
historiography
epistemology
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to stop investigating?
- When is it appropriate to declare a truth?
A Different Perspective
Historical analysis can never fully capture lived experience.
