Any event, once it has occurred, can be made to appear inevitable by a competent historian.

Any event, once it has occurred, can be made to appear inevitable by a competent historian.

In a few years there will be only five kings in the world -- the King of England and the read more

In a few years there will be only five kings in the world -- the King of England and the four kings in a pack of cards.

History is the study of lies, anyway, because no witness ever recalls events with total accuracy, not even eyewitnesses.

History is the study of lies, anyway, because no witness ever recalls events with total accuracy, not even eyewitnesses.

More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

France is delighted at this new opportunity to show the world that when one has the will one can succeed read more

France is delighted at this new opportunity to show the world that when one has the will one can succeed in joining peoples who have been brought close by history.

The fate of a nation has often depended on the food or bad digestion of a prime minister.

The fate of a nation has often depended on the food or bad digestion of a prime minister.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

My dear and old country, here we are once again together faced with a heavy trial.

My dear and old country, here we are once again together faced with a heavy trial.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions read more

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.