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But look, I was born in 1956, the peak year for births in US history. I think I'm very representative of many of the thought processes my generation have been through and, by and large, people of my age have had their imprint planted on the consciousness of western society for a long time. Tom Hanks
History is full of people who thought they were right -- absolutely right, completely right, without a shadow of a doubt. And because history never seems like history when you are living through it, it is tempting for us to think the same. John D. Barrow
Julian Barnes quote: "History isn't what happened, history is just what historians..."
History isn't what happened, history is just what historians tell us. Julian Barnes
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel quote: "History teaches us that people have never learned anything..."
History teaches us that people have never learned anything from history. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice. Tim Pawlenty
History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future. Robert Penn Warren
History, if it has taught us anything at all, has taught us that the strange ideas we deride today will one day be our celebrated truths. Dan Brown
History tells us that America does best when the private sector is energetic and entrepreneurial and the government is attentive and engaged. Who among us, really, would, looking back, wish to edit out either sphere at the entire expense of the other? Jon Meacham
Benjamin Netanyahu quote: "History has shown us time and again that what is right is not..."
History has shown us time and again that what is right is not what is popular. Benjamin Netanyahu
Kurt Vonnegut quote: "History is merely a list of surprises,' I said. 'It can only..."
History is merely a list of surprises,' I said. 'It can only prepare us to be surprised yet again. Please write that down. Kurt Vonnegut
History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquities. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Thomas Huxley quote: "History warns us that it is the customary fate of new truths..."
History warns us that it is the customary fate of new truths to begin as heresies and to end as superstitions. Thomas Huxley
History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion. Gerald R. Ford
Johan Huizinga quote: "History is the interpretation of the significance that the..."
History is the interpretation of the significance that the past has for us. Johan Huizinga
Jeff Vandermeer quote: "History has shown us all too often the consequences of..."
History has shown us all too often the consequences of dreaming poorly or not at all. Jeff Vandermeer

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