History is something that never happened, written by a man who wasn't there.

History is something that never happened, written by a man who wasn't there.

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

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

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.

More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

History is a simple piece of paper covered with print. The main thing is still to make history, not to read more

History is a simple piece of paper covered with print. The main thing is still to make history, not to write it.

History is the devil's scripture.

History is the devil's scripture.

Posterity is as likely to be wrong as anybody else.

Posterity is as likely to be wrong as anybody else.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions read more

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.