Historically, China is not a nation of sportsmen. We traditionally put more emphasis on being close to nature than pushing endlessly to excel. A philosophy that values tranquil contemplation of the landscape cannot easily be adapted to the Olympic slogan of 'higher, stronger, faster.' Ai Weiwei adaptchinaclose share on social
Historically, Congress hasn't paid much attention to the confines the Constitution establishes. Tim Griffin attentionconfinecongress Change image and share on social
Historically courts in this country have been insulated. We do not look beyond our borders for precedents. Sandra Day O'Connor bordercountrycourt Change image and share on social
Historically, defense spending cuts have preceded increased international turmoil as America's global enemies sense a failure of will. Ben Shapiro americacutdefense Change image and share on social
Historically, diversity has been a real issue for superhero comics - so we need to do something about it, crafting strong, modern heroes for a modern audience. Adam Christopher audiencecomiccraft Change image and share on social
Historically, epics are set in Africa or Asia or the Wild West, but if you make an epic today it's hard to disassociate from the contemporary realities of those places. Baz Luhrmann africaasiacontemporary Change image and share on social
Historically, filmmakers always fall in love with every frame, but now that even neophytes are given final cut, this love affair carries with it serious economic implications. Peter Bart affaircarrycut Change image and share on social
Historically, foreign powers have always been the ones to keep Latin nations divided. Evo Morales divideforeignhistorically Change image and share on social
Historically, Heathrow has been something of a joke, outweighed by its excellent connections. We have to aspire to having an airport at Heathrow with two runways which is a world-class airport. It's a big challenge. Philip Hammond airportaspirebig share on social
Historically, Hollywood comedy has arrived in skinny envelopes. From fence post Buster Keaton to herky-jerky Jerry Lewis to wiry nerve-bundle Woody Allen to hung-loose Richard Pryor to whippy contortionist Jim Carrey, its comics and clowns have tended to be sliced thin and bendable. James Wolcott allenbundlebust share on social
