The past grows gradually around one, like a placenta for dying.

The past grows gradually around one, like a placenta for dying.

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.

History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.

History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.

History is not another name for the past, as many people imply. It is the name for stories about the read more

History is not another name for the past, as many people imply. It is the name for stories about the past.

Never doubt that you can change history. You already have.

Never doubt that you can change history. You already have.

What is history but a fable agreed upon?

What is history but a fable agreed upon?

The dignity of history.

The dignity of history.

Many are always praising the by-gone time, for it is natural that the old should extol the days of their read more

Many are always praising the by-gone time, for it is natural that the old should extol the days of their youth; the weak, the time of their strength; the sick, the season of their vigor; and the disappointed, the spring-tide of their hopes.

The historian sees backward. In the end he also believes backward.

The historian sees backward. In the end he also believes backward.