Why History Punishes the Honest

History often celebrates power, not honesty.
Those who speak the truth too early are usually ignored or punished.
Honest voices challenge comfort, authority, and accepted stories.
That’s why they’re resisted before they’re remembered.
In many cases, truth only feels safe after time has passed.
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