There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.

There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which read more

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.

Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it

Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it

History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.

History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.

Actors who have tried to play Churchill and MacArthur have failed abysmally because each of those men was a great read more

Actors who have tried to play Churchill and MacArthur have failed abysmally because each of those men was a great actor playing himself.

The lessons of history? There are four: The bee fertilizes the flower it robs; whom the gods would destroy they read more

The lessons of history? There are four: The bee fertilizes the flower it robs; whom the gods would destroy they first make mad with power; the mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceeding small; when it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

To design the future effectively, you must first let go of your past.

To design the future effectively, you must first let go of your past.

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a read more

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?

Ireland's ruins are historic emotions surrendered to time.

Ireland's ruins are historic emotions surrendered to time.