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There's a tendency when we write history to do it with the power of hindsight and then assume almost god-like knowledge that nobody living through history has.
David Grann
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"There's a tendency when we write history to do it with the power of hindsight and then assume almost god-like knowledge that nobody living through history has."
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There's a tendency when we write history to do it with the power of hindsight and then assume almost god-like knowledge that nobody living through history has. — David Grann

About David Grann

David Grann was a Journalist from United States (1967–present).

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This quote is attributed to David Grann, a Journalist from United States.
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David Grann lived from 1967 – present.
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