It is sometimes very hard to tell the difference between history and the smell of skunk.

It is sometimes very hard to tell the difference between history and the smell of skunk.

History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.

History books that contain no lies are extremely dull.

History is past politics; and politics present history.

History is past politics; and politics present history.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

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

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

History is philosophy learned from examples.

History is philosophy learned from examples.

No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after read more

No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.

History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.