God Quote by Samuel Butler
“God cannot alter the past, that is why he is obliged to connive at the existence of historians”
About This Quote
Source Book: Erewhon, 1872
Suggests that divine non‑intervention in history forces humanity to shape narratives, implying a hidden agenda.
In simple terms: God lets humans write history.
Question historical narratives critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- political discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases affect our view of history?
- Who decides which histories survive?
Assumes a deity with motives.