Rewrite the sentence so that it is clear and direct.
The historian must be able to critically analyze the past to gain a better understanding of the current.
To understand the present better, the historian must critically analyze the past.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Rewrite the sentence so that it is clear and direct.

### Input:
The historian must be able to critically analyze the past to gain a better understanding of the current.

### Output:
To understand the present better, the historian must critically analyze the past.