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The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves.
The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves.
History is the ship carrying living memories to the future.
History is the ship carrying living memories to the future.
Last year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was over 50, Caucasian, thin, small-framed, and I have it in my read more
Last year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was over 50, Caucasian, thin, small-framed, and I have it in my genetic history. It was almost a slam-dunk.
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.
History is past politics; and politics present history.
History is past politics; and politics present history.
What is all our histories, but God showing himself, shaking and trampling on everything that he has not planted.
What is all our histories, but God showing himself, shaking and trampling on everything that he has not planted.
 What want these outlaws conquerors should have
 But History's purchased page to call them great?  
 What want these outlaws conquerors should have
 But History's purchased page to call them great? 
The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.
The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.