One of the lessons of history is that 'nothing' is often a good thing to do and always a clever read more

One of the lessons of history is that 'nothing' is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

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.

I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.

I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.

The greatest inventions were produced in the times of ignorance, as the use of the compass, gunpowder, and printing.

The greatest inventions were produced in the times of ignorance, as the use of the compass, gunpowder, and printing.

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

The long historian of my country's woes.

The long historian of my country's woes.

I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me.

I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me.

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.