Good writers Quote by Peter Greenaway
“Since Caesar, we know his historians are liars. The good writers get read. Bad history doesn't get read.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, 1989
Historians often distort facts; compelling writers survive while poor accounts fade.
In simple terms: Writers shape memory; bad history disappears.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, value good storytelling.
Themes
history
truth
writing
memory
literature
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- reading
- teaching
- media analysis
Key Concepts
narrative bias
historical revisionism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify historical accuracy?
- What makes a writer trustworthy?
A Different Perspective
Even good writers can mislead; bias persists.
