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History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.
History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will read more
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.
Happy is the nation without a history.
Happy is the nation without a history.
You can't set a hen in one morning and have chicken salad for lunch.
You can't set a hen in one morning and have chicken salad for lunch.
To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions read more
To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.
It has been said that although God cannot alter the past, historians can --it is perhaps because they can be read more
It has been said that although God cannot alter the past, historians can --it is perhaps because they can be useful to Him in this respect that He tolerates their existence.
War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.
War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.
The game of History is usually played by the best and the worst over the heads of thr majority in read more
The game of History is usually played by the best and the worst over the heads of thr majority in the middle.
History does not always repeat itself.
History does not always repeat itself.