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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.
History is the devil's scripture.
History is the devil's scripture.
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: A distillation of rumor.
History: A distillation of rumor.
In a certain sense all men are historians.
In a certain sense all men are historians.
The function of posterity is to look after itself.
The function of posterity is to look after itself.
Assassinations has never changed the history of the world.
Assassinations has never changed the history of the world.
I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.
I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
