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All history is but the lengthened shadow of a great man.
All history is but the lengthened shadow of a great man.
To many fame comes too late.
To many fame comes too late.
We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.
We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.
Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me read more
Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me from now on. Terrible things.
Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history.
Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history.
Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so read more
Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.
History is the essence of innumerable Biographies.
History is the essence of innumerable Biographies.
History is a vast early warning system.
History is a vast early warning system.
Happy the People whose Annals are blank in History-Books.
Happy the People whose Annals are blank in History-Books.