'The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote attempts to contextualize the Holocaust but contradicts itself with 'I didn't live in this century'.
- In plain terms
- The Holocaust happened in our time but he claims not to live in this century.
- What can you take from it?
- Historical awareness requires consistency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is factual accuracy important in public speech?
- How do we remember history?
Another view
It contains a logical impossibility regarding the timeline.
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