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History, a distillation of rumor.
History, a distillation of rumor.
History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.
History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.
The certainties of one age are the problems of the next.
The certainties of one age are the problems of the next.
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.
The past actually happened but history is only what someone wrote down.
The past actually happened but history is only what someone wrote down.
Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it.
Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it.
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes.
History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes.