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.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

The world's history is constant, like the laws of nature, and simple, like the souls of men. The same conditions read more

The world's history is constant, like the laws of nature, and simple, like the souls of men. The same conditions continually produce the same results.

History never looks like history when you are living through it. It always looks confusing and messy, and it always read more

History never looks like history when you are living through it. It always looks confusing and messy, and it always feels uncomfortable.

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

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

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

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

And read their history in a nation's eyes.

And read their history in a nation's eyes.

The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.

The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.

To many fame comes too late.

To many fame comes too late.