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“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.'” quote by Natasha Trethewey
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“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.'”

Natasha Trethewey

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.

Key Takeaway

Face current injustices.

Themes

history morality accountability

Mood

critical provocative

Type

reflective political

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • public discourse
  • policy making

Key Concepts

ethical reflection social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What present wrongs do you ignore?
  • How can you act on historical lessons?
A Different Perspective

Might oversimplify complex issues.

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