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And history with all her volumes vast,
Hath but one page.
And history with all her volumes vast,
Hath but one page.
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.
The main thing is to make history, not to write it.
The main thing is to make history, not to write it.
The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as an image which flashes up read more
The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as an image which flashes up at the instant when it can be recognized and is never seen again.
Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.
Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.
If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a "peace conference," you can be sure his government has read more
If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a "peace conference," you can be sure his government has already placed its orders for new battleships and airplanes.
History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.
History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.
Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.
Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.
History shows that there are no invincible armies.
