I have read somewhere or other, in Dionysius of Halicarnassus, I
think, that history is philosophy teaching by examples.

I have read somewhere or other, in Dionysius of Halicarnassus, I
think, that history is philosophy teaching by examples.

History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.

History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.

While history never repeats itself, political patterns do.

While history never repeats itself, political patterns do.

90% of my time is spent on 10% of the world.

90% of my time is spent on 10% of the world.

History is the essence of innumerable Biographies.

History is the essence of innumerable Biographies.

The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been read more

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

The historian sees backward. In the end he also believes backward.

The historian sees backward. In the end he also believes backward.

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands read more

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.

The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.

The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.