The history of the past interests us only in so far as it illuminates the history of the present.
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"The history of the past interests us only in so far as it illuminates the history of the present." — Ernest Dimnet
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About Ernest Dimnet
Ernest Dimnet was a Clergyman from France (1866–1954).
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Who said "The history of the past interests us only in so far as it illuminates the histo…"?
This quote is attributed to Ernest Dimnet, a Clergyman from France.
When did Ernest Dimnet live?
Ernest Dimnet lived from 1866 – 1954.