Calendars Quote by Washington Irving
“History is but a kind of Newgate calendar, a register of the crimes and miseries that man has inflicted on his fellow-man.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., 1819
Human history records humanity's cruelty and suffering inflicted upon others.
In simple terms: History shows man's cruelty.
Recognize and oppose injustice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we learn from past atrocities?
- What steps can we take to reduce suffering?
History also contains acts of kindness and progress.