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.

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

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

Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.

Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.

Now stiff on a pillar with a phallic air nelson stylites in Trafalgar square reminds the British what once they read more

Now stiff on a pillar with a phallic air nelson stylites in Trafalgar square reminds the British what once they were.

History, as it lies at the root of all science, is also the first
distinct product of man's spiritual read more

History, as it lies at the root of all science, is also the first
distinct product of man's spiritual nature; his earliest
expression of what can be called Thought.

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.

History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.