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    The contact with manners then is education; and this Thucydides
    appears to assert when he says history is philosophy learned from
    examples.

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History is something that never happened, written by a man who wasn't there.

History is something that never happened, written by a man who wasn't there.

by Anon. Found in: History Quotes,
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Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it.

Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it.

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It is one thing to learn about the past; it is another to wallow in it.

It is one thing to learn about the past; it is another to wallow in it.

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The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a read more

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?

by Gerald R. Ford Found in: History Quotes,
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We live in a world where amnesia is the most wished-for state. When did history become a bad word?

We live in a world where amnesia is the most wished-for state. When did history become a bad word?

by John Guare Found in: History Quotes,
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The Supreme Court's only armor is the cloak of public trust; its sole ammunition, the collective hopes of our society.

The Supreme Court's only armor is the cloak of public trust; its sole ammunition, the collective hopes of our society.

by Irving R. Kaufman Found in: History Quotes,
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History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

by Voltaire Found in: History Quotes,
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How many pens are broken, how many ink bottles consumed, to write about things that have never happened.

How many pens are broken, how many ink bottles consumed, to write about things that have never happened.

by The Talmud Found in: History Quotes,
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History belongs to the winner.

History belongs to the winner.

by Anon. Found in: History Quotes,
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