I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it.

Journalism allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives its readers an opportunity to live it.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

The charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and read more

The charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different.

The limit is about 300 words. Kipling's "Recessional" really did something to England when it was published. It helped them read more

The limit is about 300 words. Kipling's "Recessional" really did something to England when it was published. It helped them through a bad time. Let me know if you find any great poems lying around.

There are people who read too much: bibliobibuli. I know some who are constantly drunk on books, as other men read more

There are people who read too much: bibliobibuli. I know some who are constantly drunk on books, as other men are drunk on whiskey or religion. They wander through this most diverting and stimulating of worlds in a haze, seeing nothing and hearing nothing.

The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there.

The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there.

While we read history we make history.

While we read history we make history.

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.