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History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.
History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.
History is a set of lies agreed upon.
History is a set of lies agreed upon.
Most history is a record of the triumphs, disasters, and follies of top people. The black hole in it is read more
Most history is a record of the triumphs, disasters, and follies of top people. The black hole in it is the way of life of mute, inglorious men and women who make no nuisance of themselves in the world.
To give an accurate description of what never happened is the proper occupation of the historian.
To give an accurate description of what never happened is the proper occupation of the historian.
The main thing is to make history, not to write it.
The main thing is to make history, not to write it.
We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.
We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.
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.
The long historian of my country's woes.
The long historian of my country's woes.
Give the historians something to write about.
Give the historians something to write about.
