What Robert Greene has said about Philosophy of history
2 quotes · 1 episode · Oct 12, 2026
Robert Greene, Elizabethan writer credited with the 'upstart crow' pamphlet, has been quoted on Philosophy of history 2 times in 1 episode of Modern Wisdom, most recently on October 12, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Greene argues that history runs in cycles and that every generation's rebellion against the last is nothing new.
“nothing is ever new. History runs in these cycles and you see them over and over and over again”
Modern Wisdom: “This Is The Most Important Subject I’ve Ever Covered” - Robert Greene - #1162 (Oct 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:10:47
Greene argues that historical context would help people recognize emotional manipulation by demagogues and propaganda.
“you would know that people have been playing on your emotions and they've been playing on your emotions in the 1930s with Hitler”
Modern Wisdom: “This Is The Most Important Subject I’ve Ever Covered” - Robert Greene - #1162 (Oct 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:18:16
Episodes
“This Is The Most Important Subject I’ve Ever Covered” - Robert Greene - #1162Modern Wisdom · Oct 12, 2026 · 2 h 21 min
Robert Greene tells Chris Williamson about his book on the sublime, covering the daemon, ego, scale, history, paganism and rekindling childhood wonder.
Robert Greene on other topics
- The sublime · 3 quotes
- Finding one's passion · 2 quotes
- Daemon (classical mythology) · 2 quotes
- Ego attrition · 2 quotes
- Social media algorithms · 2 quotes
- Christianity · 1 quote
- Paganism · 1 quote
- Artificial intelligence · 1 quote