Historian Quote by Peter Greenaway
“There's no such thing as history, only historians. That's how we know about the past.”
About This Quote
Source Film: “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover”, 1989
History is a narrative created by historians, not an objective record.
In simple terms: History is written, not discovered.
Key Takeaway
Question narratives.
Themes
history
subjectivity
memory
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- media analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
postmodernism
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perspective shape our view of the past?
- Can we ever know true history?
A Different Perspective
May overlook factual evidence.
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