History is nothing but a pack of tricks that we play on the dead.

History is nothing but a pack of tricks that we play on the dead.

History is a set of lies agreed upon.

History is a set of lies agreed upon.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

The world's history is constant, like the laws of nature, and simple, like the souls of men. The same conditions read more

The world's history is constant, like the laws of nature, and simple, like the souls of men. The same conditions continually produce the same results.

The Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.

The Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.

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.

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.

The more bombers, the less room for doves of peace.

The more bombers, the less room for doves of peace.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.