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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.
I haven't, in the 23 years that I have been in the uniformed services of the United States of America, read more
I haven't, in the 23 years that I have been in the uniformed services of the United States of America, ever violated an order - not one.
Let the ruling classes tremble at a communist revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have read more
Let the ruling classes tremble at a communist revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workingmen of all countries, unite!
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.
The certainties of one age are the problems of the next.
The certainties of one age are the problems of the next.
Fame always brings loneliness. Success is as ice cold and lonely as the North Pole.
Fame always brings loneliness. Success is as ice cold and lonely as the North Pole.
History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.
History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.
Just as philosophy is the study of other people's misconceptions, so history is the study of other people's mistakes.
Just as philosophy is the study of other people's misconceptions, so history is the study of other people's mistakes.
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.