“History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind." --- Edward Gibbon” — Simon Sebag Montefiore Copy Share Image
Stern accuracy in inquiring, bold imagination in describing, these are the cogs on which history soars or flutters and wobbles. — Thomas Carlyle Copy Share Image
I believe, 50 years from now, when you write history, one technology that would have changed human civilization is going to be… — Mukesh Ambani Copy Share Image
Throughout Philippine history, it's the immigrants who built fortunes and, in the process, helped build Philippine economy. — John Gokongwei Copy Share Image
The only enemy which stands between the talent you posses and success you achieve is known as EGO in our Society — Abhishek Shukla Copy Share Image
“will help you to create a family health history and share it electronically with relatives and your doctor.” — David B. Agus Copy Share Image
Such, indeed, is the policy of civil war: severely to remember injuries, and to forget the most important services. Revenge is profitable,… — Edward Gibbon Copy Share Image
“The history of American journalism, then, is a history of change. To survive the change foisted on it by new delivery systems,… — Bob Schieffer Copy Share Image
There are moments in time when the coincidence of art and reality interact to allow us a glimpse into the context of… — Rick Tumlinson Copy Share Image
“In writing The Invention of Wings, I was inspired by the words of Professor Julius Lester, which I kept propped on my… — Sue Monk Kidd Copy Share Image
“Boy, you're good at figuring things out. Isn't he? Except that if anybody's the devil in this room it's _you_, buster." An… — Kage Baker Copy Share Image
I think the evidence is just so overwhelming that Jesus existed, that it's silly to talk about him not existing. I don't… — Bart D. Ehrman Copy Share Image
“The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lied and stole and smoked cigars (even the… — Barbara Robinson Copy Share Image
“Having contact sheets for all sorts of episodes in your life seemed to me intriguing and desirable. So much of my own… — Thomas Beller Copy Share Image
We live in a historical period characterized by a sharp discrepancy between the intellectual development of man... and his mental-emotional development, which… — Christopher Lasch Copy Share Image
Proficiency in art is a contract with your self and the empowerment of your self. Not all of us demand or even… — Paul Gauguin Copy Share Image
Climate change is the greatest threat to our existence in our short history on this planet. Nobody's going to buy their way… — Mark Ruffalo Copy Share Image
I feel like D.C. is one of the places in America that really holds on to history. The monuments inspire me, especially… — Skylar Grey Copy Share Image
The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for… — Hermann Goring Copy Share Image
As it is, I played 99 per cent of my football in the Premier League and I'd proud of that fact. That's… — Jermaine Jenas Copy Share Image
I don't think that there's been one example in history where somebody has openly talked about their personal life and it's done… — Rashida Jones Copy Share Image
“It seemed as if many times in history, when things were not so good economically or politically, the political class turned to… — William Struse Copy Share Image
I can read a newspaper article, and it might trigger something else in my mind. I often like to choose in historical… — Kathryn Lasky Copy Share Image
This country-right-or-wrong business is getting a little out-of-date.. History is moving pretty quickly these days and the heroes and villains keep on… — Ian Fleming Copy Share Image
“Our past shapes our future whether we realize it or not. Remembering well is as important as doing well." -- Jonita Mullins” — Jonita Mullins Copy Share Image
Putting women's traditional needs at the center of social planning is not reverse sexism. It's the best way to reverse the increasing… — Stephanie Coontz Copy Share Image
What 'Strong Island' does is bring a historical perspective and help people understand that what we're treating as a modern-day phenomenon is… — Yance Ford Copy Share Image
A guy like Scott [Robinson] plays the whole history of music on every instrument you've ever heard of. He's just kind of… — Jon Gordon Copy Share Image
When I reached 100 matches, I was among the four youngest players with the most games played in Real Madrid's history. That's… — Vinicius Junior Copy Share Image
“blatant, intentional discrimination against women is far from being something merely to be read about in history books.” — Cordelia Fine Copy Share Image
Behold, at this hour our moral history is being preserved for eternity. Processes are at work which will perpetuate our every act… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
“The most devious and sinister acts of historical violence are always committed by tyrants with armies—not citizens with arms.” — Seth Daniel Parker Copy Share Image
No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true… — Assata Shakur Copy Share Image
[Geology] may be looked upon as the history of the earth's changes during preparation for the reception of organized beings, a history,… — Edward Forbes Copy Share Image
Fashion only seems to make sense if it's rooted in some dimension of history or if it feels like a continuation of… — Douglas Coupland Copy Share Image
If you know from history the danger, then part of the danger is over because it may not take you by surprise… — Simon Wiesenthal Copy Share Image
As a Christian I take it for granted that human history will some day end; and I am offering Omniscience no advice… — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
If every nation gets the government it deserves, every generation writes the history which corresponds with its view of the world. — Elizabeth Janeway Copy Share Image
The Fourth of July isn't all about barbecues and fireworks. It's also about freedom, liberty and the birthday of our country. Teach… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end,… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image