The meetings of the legislature at Springfield then first brought together that splendid group of young men of genius whose phenomenal careers and distinguished services have given Illinois fame in the history of the nation. John George Nicolay bringcareerdistinguish share on social
Men do not learn much from the lessons of history and that is the most important of all the lessons of history. Aldous Huxley historyimportantlearn Change image and share on social
In the world of the present, in our time, we feel that suffering, anguish, the torments of body and soul, are greater than ever before in the history of mankind. Eyvind Johnson anguishbodyfeel Change image and share on social
Anyone who knows history, particularly the history of Europe, will, I think, recognize that the domination of education or of government by any one particular religious faith is never a happy arrangement for the people. Eleanor Roosevelt arrangementdominationeducation share on social
In almost every interview someone asks what does HIM stand for. I can't even remember our latest lie about that. When Hanson was hot, we said it means Hanson Is Murder. The name doesn't have a particular history. His Infernal Majesty was a totally different band. I think HIM derives from some death metal joke. Ville Valo askbanddeath share on social
It's a curious thing about celebrity: being somebody who was one of the stars of one of the most popular television shows in history offers an opportunity. I look at it as an ambassadorial opportunity at times, where I can go to places and have the opportunity to do things and meet people that other people don't have. Mike Farrell ambassadorialcelebritycurious share on social
It does not matter how much we donate; it matters whether the donation is meaningful. How to define meaningful? Let society and history judge. Ronnie Chan definedonatedonation Change image and share on social
Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world. James K. Polk belovedbordercontentment Change image and share on social
The idea of progress - the notion that human history is the history of human betterment - dominated the world view of the West between the Enlightenment and the First World War. Jill Lepore bettermentdominateenlightenment Change image and share on social
History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside. John F. Kennedy fastfuturehistory Change image and share on social