Gore Vidal has been a friend of mine for years, and he's one of the greatest writers in American history. Cybill Shepherd americanfriendgore Change image and share on social
Winning the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War, or World War II were the turning points in our history, the sine qua non of our forward progress. Stephen Ambrose civilforwardhistory Change image and share on social
The history of nations shows that words are not always immediately followed by action. Gustav Stresemann actionhistoryimmediately Change image and share on social
I have seen how effective language attached to policies that are mainstream and delivered by people who are passionate and effective can change the course of history. Frank Luntz attachchangedeliver Change image and share on social
I was born in England and went to school there. That's when I discovered my undying passion for history - not just for the Middle Ages, but all periods of history. My favorites are medieval, Elizabethan, and Georgian; however, I've written stories set in periods as early as ancient Rome, right up to the Victorian era. Virginia Henley ageancientbear share on social
History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives. Abba Eban alternativebehaveexhaust Change image and share on social
Having spent many years working in New York's Chinatown restaurants early in my career, I have the utmost respect for the history and connection New Yorkers have with Chinese cuisine. Andrew Cherng careerchinatownchinese Change image and share on social
Then I despair... I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think of it always. Andre Malraux despairendfall share on social
Human blunders usually do more to shape history than human wickedness. A. J. P. Taylor blunderhistoryhuman Change image and share on social
Even though the society that Marx foresaw is far from being an historical reality, Marxism has penetrated so deeply in history that we are all Marxists, one way or another, even unknowingly. Octavio Paz deeplyforeseehistorical Change image and share on social