"Les gens sont piégés dans l'histoire et l'histoire est piégée en eux."
— James Baldwin
Simplified Meaning:
People are shaped by the events and experiences of the past. For example, traditions, customs, and even our ways of thinking often come from things that happened long ago. Imagine a family recipe handed down through generations; it tastes good, but it also tells a story about where they come from and their culture. Similarly, big events like wars or movements for equality influence how societies function today. On the other hand, individuals and communities contribute to writing history every day. The achievements, struggles, and actions of people become part of the history books future generations will read. Following this idea, someone today might learn about the past to make better decisions or understand why certain things are the way they are. By knowing where our behaviors and ideas come from, we can appreciate our background and maybe even change our future.
