Believe Quote by Peter Greenaway
“I believe there's no such thing as history; there's only historians, and in English, we've got this word 'his'tory, but what about her story? So that, in the end, the history of the world would be a history of every single one of its members, but of course, you could never get to grips with that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film director discussion, unknown source
History is shaped by those who record it; the term “history” is gendered, suggesting many untold stories.
In simple terms: History reflects historians’ perspectives, often gender‑biased.
Key Takeaway
Recognize multiple narratives.
Themes
history
gender
language
power
representation
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- media
- policy making
- archival work
Key Concepts
postcolonial theory
feminist criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Whose stories are missing?
- How can we broaden historical narratives?
A Different Perspective
Dominant narratives can marginalize voices.
