Comfort Quote by Walter Cronkite
“I think that our comfort is in our history.”
About This Quote
Source Broadcast: Evening News, 1970, United States
Cronkite suggests that comfort derives from understanding our past, implying history provides stability and perspective.
In simple terms: Comfort comes from knowing history.
Learn from history to find comfort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- family storytelling
- national commemorations
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of history bring you comfort?
- How does historical knowledge shape your identity?
History can be interpreted subjectively, leading to bias.