There are thus great swathes of the past where understanding is more important and reputable than judgement, because the principal actors performed in line with the ideas and values of that time, not of ours.
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"There are thus great swathes of the past where understanding is more important and reputable than judgement, because the principal actors performed in line with the ideas and values of that time, not of ours." — Douglas Hurd
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There are thus great swathes of the past where understanding is more important and reputable than judgement, because the principal actors performed in line with the ideas and values of that time, not of ours. — Douglas Hurd
About Douglas Hurd
Douglas Hurd was a Politician from United Kingdom (1930–present).
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This quote is attributed to Douglas Hurd, a Politician from United Kingdom.
When did Douglas Hurd live?
Douglas Hurd lived from 1930 – present.