A Miserable Cranny in Paris
The German philosopher Hegel wrote “History cannot be written from a miserable cranny.” He meant that someone outside the historical scene of action could never have the proper perspective on passing events. Only a “player,” a head of state, an ambassador, a General, a minister, etc. could provide a full picture of the March of History. The Olympics recently ended in Paris. Though not involved in any way with them, I did see them unfold around me in my “miserable cranny.”
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