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

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Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

by George Santayana Found in: History Quotes,
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More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

by John Barth Found in: History Quotes,
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The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice.

The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice.

by Mark Twain Found in: History Quotes,
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Even the Germans did not succeed in doing the damage you propose to do.

Even the Germans did not succeed in doing the damage you propose to do.

by Edward Finlason Found in: History Quotes,
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All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: History Quotes,
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Everybody knows there is no fineness or accuracy of suppression; if you hold down one thing, you hold down the read more

Everybody knows there is no fineness or accuracy of suppression; if you hold down one thing, you hold down the adjoining.

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To many fame comes too late.

To many fame comes too late.

by Luis De Camoens Found in: History Quotes,
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History is an illogical record. It hinges on nothing. It is a story that changes, and has accidents, and recovers read more

History is an illogical record. It hinges on nothing. It is a story that changes, and has accidents, and recovers with scars.

by Gretel Ehrlich Found in: History Quotes,
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Because of what you have done the heavens have become a part of man's world. And as you talk to read more

Because of what you have done the heavens have become a part of man's world. And as you talk to us from the Sea of Tranquillity, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and Tranquillity to Earth.

by Richard M. Nixon Found in: History Quotes,
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