How much the greatest event it is that ever happened in the world! and how much the best!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker views a specific event as both historically significant and morally excellent.
- In plain terms
- This event is the biggest and best thing ever to happen.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize moments of major positive historical impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we judge historical events?
- Is anything truly the best?
Another view
Events often have mixed impacts depending on who benefits.
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