I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

History is past politics; and politics present history.

History is past politics; and politics present history.

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.

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.

We, therefore, here in Britain stand shoulder to shoulder with our American friends in this hour of tragedy, and we, read more

We, therefore, here in Britain stand shoulder to shoulder with our American friends in this hour of tragedy, and we, like them, will not rest until this evil is driven from our world.

Men after death are understood worse than men of the present, but heard better.

Men after death are understood worse than men of the present, but heard better.

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.

History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they
have exhausted all other alternatives.

History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they
have exhausted all other alternatives.

We learn nothing from history except that we learn nothing from history.

We learn nothing from history except that we learn nothing from history.