History is more or less bunk.

History is more or less bunk.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the read more

The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the battlefield.

Wit is the epitaph of an emotion

Wit is the epitaph of an emotion

The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been read more

The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.

She would rather light candles than curse the darkness and her glow has warmed the world.

She would rather light candles than curse the darkness and her glow has warmed the world.

While we read history we make history.

While we read history we make history.

The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

There are no extraordinary men... just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with.

There are no extraordinary men... just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with.