How many pens are broken, how many ink bottles consumed, to write about things that have never happened.

How many pens are broken, how many ink bottles consumed, to write about things that have never happened.

All history is a Bible--a thing stated in words by me more than
once.

All history is a Bible--a thing stated in words by me more than
once.

Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world...

Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world...

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

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

The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the read more

The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the battlefield.

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

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

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there.

History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there.

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

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