... history - the lamp which illumines national character...

Lawrence Durrell
About This Quote

History is important because it helps people understand what has happened in the past and how things have changed over time. So, if you want to understand your country’s history, read it. If you don’t know anything about your country’s history, read it. This quote is saying that history is important and that we should be reading it and learning about our country’s past.

Reading and learning about history can help us understand who we are and where we came from. The quote shows how important it is to learn about our country’s past and how we came to be what we are today.

Source: Bitter Lemons Of Cyprus

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