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The people of Crete unfortunately make more history than they can consume locally.
The people of Crete unfortunately make more history than they can consume locally.
The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.
The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.
Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it
Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it
The limit is about 300 words. Kipling's "Recessional" really did something to England when it was published. It helped them read more
The limit is about 300 words. Kipling's "Recessional" really did something to England when it was published. It helped them through a bad time. Let me know if you find any great poems lying around.
Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.
Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.
History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.
History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.
The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as an image which flashes up read more
The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as an image which flashes up at the instant when it can be recognized and is never seen again.
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.
We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.
We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.
