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Barbara W. Tuchman, The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World Before the War, 1890-1914 Quotes: Our misconception in viewing the past lies in assuming that doubt and fear, permit, protests, violence and hate were not equally present.
         

Our misconception in viewing the past lies in assuming that doubt and fear, permit, protests, violence and hate were not equally present.


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This page presents the quote "Our misconception in viewing the past lies in assuming that doubt and fear, permit, protests, violence and hate were not equally present.". Author of this quote is Barbara W. Tuchman, The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World Before the War, 1890-1914. This quote is about depravity, perspective, nostalgia,.