The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a read more

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?

Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.

Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.

I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined read more

I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined to agree with him.

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.

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so read more

Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

History is a vast early warning system.

History is a vast early warning system.

The long historian of my country's woes.

The long historian of my country's woes.