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Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.
Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.
I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined read more
I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined to agree with him.
History is the study of lies, anyway, because no witness ever recalls events with total accuracy, not even eyewitnesses.
History is the study of lies, anyway, because no witness ever recalls events with total accuracy, not even eyewitnesses.
The reign of Antoninus is marked by the rare advantage of
furnishing very few materials for history, which is read more
The reign of Antoninus is marked by the rare advantage of
furnishing very few materials for history, which is indeed little
more than the register of the crimes, and misfortunes of mankind.
France is delighted at this new opportunity to show the world that when one has the will one can succeed read more
France is delighted at this new opportunity to show the world that when one has the will one can succeed in joining peoples who have been brought close by history.
History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.
History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.
The man who sees two or three generations is like someone who sits in a conjurer's booth at a fair read more
The man who sees two or three generations is like someone who sits in a conjurer's booth at a fair and sees the tricks two or three times. They are meant to be seen only once.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.