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Alan Bennett Quotes

Alan Bennett quotes about history

English Playwright May 9, 1934

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History is a commentary on the various and continuing incapabilities of men. What is history? History is women following behind with the bucket. Alan Bennett
[talking about the Holocaust]'But to put something in context is a step towards saying it can be understood and that it can be explained. And if it can be explained that it can be explained away.''But this is History. Distance yourselves. Our perspective on the past alters. Looking back, immediately in front of us is dead ground. We don't see it, and because we don't see it this means that there is no period so remote as the recent past. And one of the historian's jobs is to anticipate what... Alan Bennett
It's subjunctive history. You know, the subjunctive? The mood used when something may or may not have happened. When it is imagined. Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett quote: "History nowadays is not a matter of conviction. It’s a..."
History nowadays is not a matter of conviction. It’s a performance. It’s entertainment. And if it isn’t, make it so. Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett quote: "History is just one fucking thing after another."
History is just one fucking thing after another. Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett quote: "How do I define history? It's just one fucking thing after..."
How do I define history? It's just one fucking thing after another" - Rudge Alan Bennett

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