They (Thucydides and Xenophon) maintained the dignity of history.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thucydides and Xenophon upheld the dignity of history.
- In plain terms
- They preserved history’s honor.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the integrity of historical records.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is dignity important for history?
- How can we safeguard it?
Another view
The claim may be idealized; both authors had biases.
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