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.

My dear and old country, here we are once again together faced with a heavy trial.

My dear and old country, here we are once again together faced with a heavy trial.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

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

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

One German makes a philosopher, two a public meeting, three a war.

One German makes a philosopher, two a public meeting, three a war.

History is a simple piece of paper covered with print. The main thing is still to make history, not to read more

History is a simple piece of paper covered with print. The main thing is still to make history, not to write it.

Men after death are understood worse than men of the present, but heard better.

Men after death are understood worse than men of the present, but heard better.

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.

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it