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

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

History is a simple piece of paper covered with print. The main thing is still to make history, not to read more

History is a simple piece of paper covered with print. The main thing is still to make history, not to write it.

I haven't, in the 23 years that I have been in the uniformed services of the United States of America, read more

I haven't, in the 23 years that I have been in the uniformed services of the United States of America, ever violated an order - not one.

History repeats itself; historians repeat each other.

History repeats itself; historians repeat each other.

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.

History is an illogical record. It hinges on nothing. It is a story that changes, and has accidents, and recovers read more

History is an illogical record. It hinges on nothing. It is a story that changes, and has accidents, and recovers with scars.

The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.

The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.

While we read history we make history.

While we read history we make history.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.