The only thing that does not change is that at any and every time it appears that there have been read more

The only thing that does not change is that at any and every time it appears that there have been "great changes.".

While we read history we make history.

While we read history we make history.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

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

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

I once asked my history teacher how we were expected to learn anything useful from his subject, when it seemed read more

I once asked my history teacher how we were expected to learn anything useful from his subject, when it seemed to me to be nothing but a monotonous and sordid succession of robber baron scumbags devoid of any admirable human qualities. I failed history.

History -- its what those bitter old men write.

History -- its what those bitter old men write.

Look to the past for guidance into the future.

Look to the past for guidance into the future.

History: A distillation of rumor.

History: A distillation of rumor.