The function of posterity is to look after itself.

The function of posterity is to look after itself.

While we read history we make history.

While we read history we make 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.

Histories are as perfect as the Historian is wise, and is gifted
with an eye and a soul.

Histories are as perfect as the Historian is wise, and is gifted
with an eye and a soul.

There is properly no history, only biography.

There is properly no history, only biography.

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which read more

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.

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.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

History is a confused heap of facts.

History is a confused heap of facts.