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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.
Most history is a record of the triumphs, disasters, and follies of top people. The black hole in it is read more
Most history is a record of the triumphs, disasters, and follies of top people. The black hole in it is the way of life of mute, inglorious men and women who make no nuisance of themselves in the world.
90% of my time is spent on 10% of the world.
90% of my time is spent on 10% of the world.
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will read more
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.
The past is really almost as much a work of the imagination as the future.
The past is really almost as much a work of the imagination as the future.
History is the devil's scripture.
History is the devil's scripture.
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.
History is nothing but a pack of tricks that we play upon the dead.
History is nothing but a pack of tricks that we play upon the dead.
