It seems that writing chose me. I feel that because I know history, and I know the history of so many cultures; I have lived a large life. Maxine Hong Kingston chooseculturefeel Change image and share on social
Diamonds are a key component in the campaign to make poverty history. Nicky Oppenheimer campaigncomponentdiamond Change image and share on social
History shows that when the church accommodates culture, it weakens it. Rick Warren accommodatechurchculture Change image and share on social
I taught English and history, so my education for that really helped prepare me for writing historical fiction. Candace Camp educationenglishfiction Change image and share on social
There's intense personal gratification in finding a mountain and becoming inspired by the aesthetics of an unclimbed line on that mountain, especially if that line has been tried by a lot of people who couldn't do it, and you get to set yourself up against the history of it. Jimmy Chin aestheticfindgratification share on social
I don't believe in the Great Man theory of science or history. There are no great men, just men standing on the shoulders of other men and what they have done. Jacque Fresco greathistoryman Change image and share on social
Theological reflection takes place within history, but the history within which it takes place is an ongoing, open-ended process. David Novak endhistoryongoing Change image and share on social
In the Confederate Army, an officer was judged by stark courage alone, and this made it possible for the Confederacy to live four years. Chesty Puller armyconfederacyconfederate Change image and share on social
The two ethnic groups that remain fundamentally different from the Han Chinese - in terms of history, culture, language, religion and physical appearance - are the Uighurs and Tibetans. In these two groups, the Han Chinese come face to face with difference. Martin Jacques appearancechineseculture share on social
Washington's birthday is worthy of celebration - he is one of the greatest men in history. But Washington himself would likely have seen celebration of the office of the presidency itself as monarchic in nature. Ben Shapiro birthdaycelebrationgreat share on social
