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

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

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands read more

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.

We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.

We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.

The historian sees backward. In the end he also believes backward.

The historian sees backward. In the end he also believes backward.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

Happy is the nation without a history.

Happy is the nation without a history.

History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.

History would be wonderful thing - if it were only true.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

I cannot sing the old songs, Or dream those dreams again,.

I cannot sing the old songs, Or dream those dreams again,.