History books that contain no lies are extremely dull. Anatole France bookdullextremely Change image and share on social
A myth is far truer than a history, for a history only gives a story of the shadows, whereas a myth gives a story of the substances that cast the shadows. Annie Besant casthistorymyth Change image and share on social
I am the smartest comedian in the history of the world. Andy Kindler comedianhistorysmart Change image and share on social
Our nation is built upon a history of immigration, dating back to our first pioneers, the Pilgrims. For more than three centuries, we have welcomed generations of immigrants to our melting pot of hyphenated America: British-Americans; Italian-Americans; Irish-Americans; Jewish-Americans; Mexican-Americans; Chinese-Americans; Indian-Americans. Ami Bera americaamericanback share on social
Like most of those who study history, he (Napoleon III) learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones. A. J. P. Taylor historyiiilearn Change image and share on social
When the great history of trouble is written, my family will stand extremely high in the table of contents. Allan Sherman contentextremelyfamily Change image and share on social
No period of history has ever been great or ever can be that does not act on some sort of high, idealistic motives, and idealism in our time has been shoved aside, and we are paying the penalty for it. Alfred North Whitehead actgreathigh share on social
There was a time in American history when almost every white person knew who Aretha Franklin was. Peabo Bryson americanarethafranklin Change image and share on social
Everything must be recaptured and relocated in the general framework of history, so that despite the difficulties, the fundamental paradoxes and contradictions, we may respect the unity of history which is also the unity of life. Fernand Braudel contradictiondifficultyframework share on social
Watergate was unique because it allowed the public to play its democratic role in expressing its outrage at the presidency. And as a result, for the first time in history a president resigned. Samuel Dash allowdemocraticexpress Change image and share on social