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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.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.
History: An account mostly false, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers mostly read more
History: An account mostly false, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers mostly fools.
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.
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.
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.
History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.
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?
