The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.

The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.

Men after death are understood worse than men of the present, but heard better.

Men after death are understood worse than men of the present, but heard better.

What most impresses us about great jurists is not their tenacious grasps of fine points, honed almost to invisibility; it read more

What most impresses us about great jurists is not their tenacious grasps of fine points, honed almost to invisibility; it is the moment when we are suddently aware of the sweep and direction of the law, and its place in the lives of men.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

We will hereafter believe less history than ever, now that we have seen how it is made.

We will hereafter believe less history than ever, now that we have seen how it is made.

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.

Qualities absolutely necessary for a historian: (1) Imagination. (2) Prejudice. (3) The power of writing your own biography at the read more

Qualities absolutely necessary for a historian: (1) Imagination. (2) Prejudice. (3) The power of writing your own biography at the same time.

There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.

There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.