Famous Quotes About history

I think that both men, Bush and Blair, will be damned in history. Both men have made their respective countries the two most hated countries in the world.

Asking the author of historical novels to teach you about history is like expecting the composer of a melody to provide answers about radio transmission.

In my early 20s, I studied history and politics, and I really thought that perhaps I would devote my life to that.

I don't seem to be able to learn from experience or anything useful. History doesn't help me. Precedents don't inform my experience.

History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.

Common sense and history tell you that rewarding illegal behavior will only encourage more of it.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

I went to Ohio University studying arts and history, and playing football. But I was only interested in girls, my pals and sports. I only did the minimum for school.

The odds are always against you no matter what your previous history is. You have to overcome the tendency to relax.

I think that the entertainment industry itself has a history of chasing success. Any time a hit product comes out, all the other companies start chasing after that success and trying to recreate it by putting out similar products.