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It is not the literal past, the "facts" of history, that shape us, but images of the past embodied in read more
It is not the literal past, the "facts" of history, that shape us, but images of the past embodied in language.
The contact with manners then is education; and this Thucydides
appears to assert when he says history is philosophy read more
The contact with manners then is education; and this Thucydides
appears to assert when he says history is philosophy learned from
examples.
Most history is a record of the triumphs, disasters, and follies of top people. The black hole in it is read more
Most history is a record of the triumphs, disasters, and follies of top people. The black hole in it is the way of life of mute, inglorious men and women who make no nuisance of themselves in the world.
What is history but a fable agreed upon?
What is history but a fable agreed upon?
The multitude of fools is a protection to the wise.
The multitude of fools is a protection to the wise.
Every historian discloses a new horizon.
Every historian discloses a new horizon.
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.
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.
