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    Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.

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There are people who read too much: bibliobibuli. I know some who are constantly drunk on books, as other men read more

There are people who read too much: bibliobibuli. I know some who are constantly drunk on books, as other men are drunk on whiskey or religion. They wander through this most diverting and stimulating of worlds in a haze, seeing nothing and hearing nothing.

by Richard M. Nixon Found in: History Quotes,
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Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.

Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.

by Mao Tse-tung Found in: History Quotes,
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History, as it lies at the root of all science, is also the first
distinct product of man's spiritual read more

History, as it lies at the root of all science, is also the first
distinct product of man's spiritual nature; his earliest
expression of what can be called Thought.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: History Quotes,
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History: An account, mostly false, of events unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers mostly fools.

History: An account, mostly false, of events unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers mostly fools.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: History Quotes,
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History belongs to the winner.

History belongs to the winner.

by Anon. 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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Beware of endeavoring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed. These read more

Beware of endeavoring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed. These are fearful odds.

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: History Quotes,
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History is nothing but a pack of tricks that we play upon the dead.

History is nothing but a pack of tricks that we play upon the dead.

by Voltaire Found in: History Quotes,
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Every historian discloses a new horizon.

Every historian discloses a new horizon.

by George Sand Found in: History Quotes,
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