History Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
““In writing The Invention of Wings, I was inspired by the words of Professor Julius Lester, which I kept propped on my desk: “History is not just facts and events. History is also a pain in the heart and we repeat history until we are able to make another’s pain in the heart our own.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing The Invention of Wings, 2018
History is both factual and emotional; empathy allows us to share past pain.
In simple terms: History includes emotional pain.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy.
Themes
history
empathy
learning
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing
- social activism
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance fact and feeling?
- Why is shared pain important?
A Different Perspective
Emotional focus may bias facts.
