A saying about studying history was posted on Twitter by Librarianshipwreck on September 17, 2020:
 
“Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable.
Studying history will sometimes make you feel deeply upset.
Studying history will sometimes make you feel extremely angry.
If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.”
   
The last line is often stated alone.
 
   
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Librarianshipwreck
@libshipwreck
Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable.
Studying history will sometimes make you feel deeply upset.
Studying history will sometimes make you feel extremely angry.
If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.
6:15 PM · Sep 17, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Andrew Means
@andrewembassy
“If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.” —keeping this one in my back pocket
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Librarianshipwreck
@libshipwreck
· Sep 17, 2020
Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable.
Studying history will sometimes make you feel deeply upset.
Studying history will sometimes make you feel extremely angry.
If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.
1:40 AM · Sep 18, 2020·Twitter Web App
     
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Audrey Pfizered Seddon BFA
@Sailorchronos
Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable.  Studying history sometimes might make you feel deeply upset or angry.  If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.
5:48 PM · Dec 3, 2020·Twitter Web App
 
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Librarianshipwreck
@libshipwreck
Let’s say it again…
Studying history will sometimes disturb you.
Studying history will sometimes upset you.
Studying history will sometimes make you furious.
If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.
6:18 PM · Jan 18, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Quick History Lesson
February 8, 2021 at 2:58 AM ·
Studying history will sometimes disturb you
Studying history will sometimes upset you
Studying history will sometimes make you furious
Studying history should make you uncomfortable
If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, perhaps you probably aren’t truly studying history
         
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Sebastian Ng
@McGarmott
“If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.”
As a history graduate, I approve of this message.
(The saying is also shown on an image.—ed.)
10:51 PM · May 24, 2021·Twitter Web App
 
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Librarianshipwreck
@libshipwreck
Let’s say it again…
Studying history will sometimes disturb you.
Studying history will sometimes upset you.
Studying history will sometimes make you furious.
If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.
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Greg Abbott
@GregAbbott_TX
· Jun 7
To keep Texas the best state in the nation, we can never forget WHY our state is so exceptional.
I signed a law establishing the 1836 project, which promotes patriotic education & ensures future generations understand TX values.
Together, we’ll keep our rich history alive.
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10:59 AM · Jun 8, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
   
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Michael B. Neagle
@mb_neagle
Replying to @davidwblight1
“If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.”  - source unknown but right on.
6:10 PM · Jun 10, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Librarianshipwreck
@libshipwreck
Let’s say it again…
Studying history will sometimes disturb you.
Studying history will sometimes upset you.
Studying history will sometimes make you furious.
If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.
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Senator Thom Tillis
@SenThomTillis
· Jun 14
I co-sponsored legislation that would prohibit the use of federal funds to teach the 1619 Project in K-12 schools. Tax dollars should not go towards promoting radical ideologies meant to divide us instead of being used to promote principles that unite us.
https://tillis.senate.gov/2021/6/tillis-co-sponsors-bill-to-defund-1619-project-curriculum
4:01 PM · Jun 16, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Bamanake
@Bamanake1
Replying to @CharlesMBlow
“If studying history mainly makes you feel happy and proud, you probably aren’t really studying history.”
-Fara Dabhoiwala in a book review article, “Imperial Delusions,” in the NYROB, July 1, 2021, p. 60.
10:58 PM · Jul 28, 2021·Twitter for Android