With the Kennedys, the genes are in magnificent alignment, but the stars are demonstrably crossed.

With the Kennedys, the genes are in magnificent alignment, but the stars are demonstrably crossed.

History is philosophy learned from examples.

History is philosophy learned from examples.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

The limit is about 300 words. Kipling's "Recessional" really did something to England when it was published. It helped them read more

The limit is about 300 words. Kipling's "Recessional" really did something to England when it was published. It helped them through a bad time. Let me know if you find any great poems lying around.

The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as an image which flashes up read more

The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as an image which flashes up at the instant when it can be recognized and is never seen again.

Every man is his own ancestor, and every man his own heir. He devises his own fortune, and he inherits read more

Every man is his own ancestor, and every man his own heir. He devises his own fortune, and he inherits his own past.

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.

History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.

Happy the People whose Annals are blank in History-Books.

Happy the People whose Annals are blank in History-Books.