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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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When great changes occur in history, when great principles are involved, as a rule the majority are wrong.

When great changes occur in history, when great principles are involved, as a rule the majority are wrong.

by Eugene V. Debs Found in: History Quotes,
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The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.

The first qualification for a historian is to have no ability to invent.

by Stendhal Found in: History Quotes,
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The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice.

The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice.

by Mark Twain Found in: History Quotes,
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I feel like I'm part of history being made. I leave Apple board meetings thinking, 'I've got to do a read more

I feel like I'm part of history being made. I leave Apple board meetings thinking, 'I've got to do a better job.'

by Andrea Jung Found in: History Quotes,
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The multitude of fools is a protection to the wise.

The multitude of fools is a protection to the wise.

by Marcus T. Cicero Found in: History Quotes,
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Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me read more

Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me from now on. Terrible things.

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Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

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Most of us spend too much time on the last twenty-four hours and too little on the last six thousand read more

Most of us spend too much time on the last twenty-four hours and too little on the last six thousand years.

by Will Durant Found in: History Quotes,
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Societies that do not eat people are fascinated by those that do.

Societies that do not eat people are fascinated by those that do.

by Ronald Wright Found in: History Quotes,
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