The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history. Dalai Lama centurychangechina share on social
However, we all share the firm belief in the triumph of humanist and progressive values that mankind has achieved during its long history of struggle and creativeness. Tran Duc Luong achievebeliefcreativeness Change image and share on social
As an actress, I think it's important to look back and realize that we aren't always quite as original as we think we are. There's this grand, textured history for us over the last 100 years of incredible writers, directors, and performers. Natalie Dormer actressbackdirector share on social
The writer may very well serve a movement of history as its mouthpiece, but he cannot of course create it. Karl Marx createhistorymouthpiece Change image and share on social
The fact I have an education forms my lyrical style, I'm sure. I studied the social sciences, history, stuff like that. I have an interest in politics, which maybe works its way into the songs in small, subtle ways. Dean Wareham educationfactform share on social
No cause is left but the most ancient of all, the one, in fact, that from the beginning of our history has determined the very existence of politics, the cause of freedom versus tyranny. Hannah Arendt ancientbegindetermine Change image and share on social
Sweetheart, I'm the biggest ripped-off cartoonist in the history of the world, and that's all I'm going to say. Ralph Bakshi bigcartoonisthistory Change image and share on social
I'm sure back in the Greek days or the Roman Empire days, when guys fought in arenas and were fighting lions, people were talking smack. Every era in history has someone talking smack. No way you can have talent and not proclaim your victory. J. B. Smoove arenabackday share on social
Equally, we require a collective past - hence the endless reinterpretations of history, frequently to suit the perceptions of the present. Penelope Lively collectiveendlessequally Change image and share on social
American policy seems to be wed to a perpetual state of war. Why? History shows that the world will always be in flux or turmoil, with different peoples competing for visibility and power. The U.S. cannot fix the fate of every nation. Camille Paglia americancompetefate share on social
