The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.

The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.

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.

All history is but the lengthened shadow of a great man.

All history is but the lengthened shadow of a great man.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.

History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.

Might does not make right, it only makes history.

Might does not make right, it only makes history.

Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.

Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.