I confess I have an interest in this Mr. Cromwell; and indeed, if truth must be said, in him alone. The rest are historical, dead to me; but he is epic, still living. Hail to thee, thou strong one; hail across the longdrawn funeral-aisle and night of time!...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels a deep personal connection to Cromwell, viewing him as alive and relevant while others from his era feel distant.
- In plain terms
- Cromwell stands out to this person as real and powerful while other historical figures feel like the past.
- What can you take from it?
- Some historical figures feel more present than others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which historical figure feels alive to you?
- Why do some people endure in memory?
Another view
Personal bias can distort historical judgment.
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