Always Quote by Natasha Trethewey
“People always want to be on the right side of history; it is a lot easier to say, 'What an atrocity that was' then it is to say, 'What an atrocity this is.'”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Right Side of History”, Natasha Trethewey, 2015
People prefer condemning past atrocities over confronting present ones.
In simple terms: Easier to blame history than act now.
Face current injustices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- public discourse
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What present wrongs do you ignore?
- How can you act on historical lessons?
Might oversimplify complex issues.