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    One of the lessons of history is that 'nothing' is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say.

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History is the devil's scripture.

History is the devil's scripture.

by Lord Byron Found in: History Quotes,
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Because of what you have done the heavens have become a part of man's world. And as you talk to read more

Because of what you have done the heavens have become a part of man's world. And as you talk to us from the Sea of Tranquillity, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and Tranquillity to Earth.

by Richard M. Nixon Found in: History Quotes,
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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.

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The function of posterity is to look after itself.

The function of posterity is to look after itself.

by Dylan Thomas Found in: History Quotes,
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A land without ruins is a land without memories--a land without memories is a land without history.

A land without ruins is a land without memories--a land without memories is a land without history.

by Abram Joseph Ryan Found in: History Quotes,
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History: A distillation of rumor.

History: A distillation of rumor.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: History Quotes,
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It's incredible to have been part of fashion history - my whole career has been one big highlight.

It's incredible to have been part of fashion history - my whole career has been one big highlight.

by Unknown Found in: History Quotes,
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The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves.

The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves.

by Marcus T. Cicero Found in: History Quotes,
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Give the historians something to write about.

Give the historians something to write about.

by Propertius Found in: History Quotes,
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