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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 man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.
The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.
Happy the People whose Annals are blank in History-Books.
Happy the People whose Annals are blank in History-Books.
In a few years there will be only five kings in the world -- the King of England and the read more
In a few years there will be only five kings in the world -- the King of England and the four kings in a pack of cards.
More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.
More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.
Just as philosophy is the study of other people's misconceptions, so history is the study of other people's mistakes.
Just as philosophy is the study of other people's misconceptions, so history is the study of other people's mistakes.
Yesterday is a canceled check: Forget it. Tomorrow is a promissory note: Don't count on it. Today is ready cash: read more
Yesterday is a canceled check: Forget it. Tomorrow is a promissory note: Don't count on it. Today is ready cash: Use it!
The past grows gradually around one, like a placenta for dying.
The past grows gradually around one, like a placenta for dying.
There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.
There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.
