Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me read more

Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me from now on. Terrible things.

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.

History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes.

History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes.

History is a set of lies agreed upon.

History is a set of lies agreed upon.

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which read more

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.

The men who make history have not time to write it.

The men who make history have not time to write it.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

The past always looks better than it was because it isn't here.

The past always looks better than it was because it isn't here.

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.