All history, of course, is the history of wars.

All history, of course, is the history of wars.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

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.

The greatest inventions were produced in the times of ignorance, as the use of the compass, gunpowder, and printing.

The greatest inventions were produced in the times of ignorance, as the use of the compass, gunpowder, and printing.

Had Cleopatra's nose been shorter, the whole face of the world would have been different.

Had Cleopatra's nose been shorter, the whole face of the world would have been different.

When great changes occur in history, when great principles are involved, as a rule the majority are wrong.

When great changes occur in history, when great principles are involved, as a rule the majority are wrong.

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.

History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they
have exhausted all other alternatives.

History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they
have exhausted all other alternatives.

History is philosophy learned from examples.

History is philosophy learned from examples.