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Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.
Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.
Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which read more
Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.
People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.
People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will read more
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.
If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a "peace conference," you can be sure his government has read more
If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a "peace conference," you can be sure his government has already placed its orders for new battleships and airplanes.
History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.
History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.
The dignity of history.
The dignity of history.
History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.
History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.
Wit is the lowest form of humor.
Wit is the lowest form of humor.
