Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.

History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.

I have read somewhere or other, in Dionysius of Halicarnassus, I
think, that history is philosophy teaching by examples.

I have read somewhere or other, in Dionysius of Halicarnassus, I
think, that history is philosophy teaching by examples.

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.

Ireland's ruins are historic emotions surrendered to time.

Ireland's ruins are historic emotions surrendered to time.

Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to read more

Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to count it.

It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature.

It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature.

Last year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was over 50, Caucasian, thin, small-framed, and I have it in my read more

Last year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was over 50, Caucasian, thin, small-framed, and I have it in my genetic history. It was almost a slam-dunk.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.