History furnishes thousands of examples of men who have seized occasions to accomplish results deemed impossible by those less resolute. Prompt decision and whole-souled action sweep the world before them. Orison Swett Marden accomplishactiondecision share on social
The history of astronomy is a history of receding horizons. Edwin Powell Hubble astronomyhistoryhorizon Change image and share on social
I have always believed that every great city in history needs a vibrant center. Eli Broad believecentercity Change image and share on social
Historically, I come from Jewish history. I had the classic upbringing in the Yeshiva, learning, learning, and more learning. Elie Wiesel classichistoricallyhistory Change image and share on social
It all happened so fast. The ghetto. The deportation. The sealed cattle car. The fiery altar upon which the history of our people and the future of mankind were meant to be sacrificed. Elie Wiesel altarcarcattle Change image and share on social
So many times in the history of Mormon polygamy, the outside world thought it had the movement on the ropes only to see it flourish anew. Scott Anderson anewflourishhistory Change image and share on social
If we look at music history closely, it is not difficult to isolate certain elements of great potency which were to nourish the art of music for decades, if not centuries. George Crumb artcenturyclosely Change image and share on social
A day spent praising the earth and lamenting man's pollutionist history makes you feel like a superior, sensitive soul. Russell Baker dayearthfeel Change image and share on social
I went further and further back through the centuries to get a sense of perspective but now at least I understand why Irish history evokes such strong passions and emotions. James D'arcy backcenturyemotion Change image and share on social
I remember being in a history lesson and saying to my teacher, 'How come you never talk about black scientists and inventors and pioneers?' And she looked at me and said, 'Because there aren't any.' Malorie Blackman blackhistoryinventor Change image and share on social
