The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.

The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.

Our ignorance of history makes us libel our own times. People have always been like this.

Our ignorance of history makes us libel our own times. People have always been like this.

Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.

Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.

Don't brood on what's past, but never forget it either.

Don't brood on what's past, but never forget it either.

We learn nothing from history except that we learn nothing from history.

We learn nothing from history except that we learn nothing from history.

There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.

There is no wisdom equal to that which comes after the event.

I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined read more

I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined to agree with him.

Yesterday is a canceled check: Forget it. Tomorrow is a promissory note: Don't count on it. Today is ready cash: read more

Yesterday is a canceled check: Forget it. Tomorrow is a promissory note: Don't count on it. Today is ready cash: Use it!

History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.

History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.