If a lecturer, he wishes to be heard; if a writer, to be read. He always hopes for a public beyond that of the long-suffering wife. Samuel E. Morison hearhopelecturer Change image and share on social
Skepticism is an important historical tool. It is the starting point of all revision of hitherto accepted history. Samuel E. Morison accepthistoricalhistory Change image and share on social
Too rigid specialization is almost as bad for a historian's mind, and for his ultimate reputation, as too early an indulgence in broad generalization and synthesis. Samuel E. Morison badbroadearly Change image and share on social
Intellectual honesty is the quality that the public in free countries always has expected of historians; much more than that it does not expect, nor often get. Samuel E. Morison countryexpectfree Change image and share on social
The same contingencies of time and space that force a statesman or soldier to make decisions, impel the historian, though with less urgency, to make up his mind. Samuel E. Morison contingencydecisionforce Change image and share on social
Throughout this evolution from left to right, Beard always detested war. Hence his writings were slanted to show that the military side of history was insignificant or a mere reflection of economic forces. Samuel E. Morison bearddetesteconomic share on social
Every historian with professional standards speaks or writes what he believes to be true. Samuel E. Morison believehistorianprofessional Change image and share on social
With honesty of purpose, balance, a respect for tradition, courage, and, above all, a philosophy of life, any young person who embraces the historical profession will find it rich in rewards and durable in satisfaction. Samuel E. Morison balancecouragedurable share on social
Any child knows that history can only be a reduced representation of reality, but it must be a true one, not distorted by queer lenses. Samuel E. Morison childdistorthistory Change image and share on social
So I have cultivated the vast garden of human experience which is history, without troubling myself overmuch about laws, essential first causes, or how it is all coming out. Samuel E. Morison comecultivateessential Change image and share on social
