It is striking how history, when resting on the memory of men, always touches the bounds of mythology. — Leopold von Ranke Copy Share Image
“Rest in Peace?’ Why that phrase? That’s the most ridiculous phrase I’ve ever heard! You die, and they say ‘Rest in Peace!’ …Why would one need to ‘rest’ when they’re dead?! I spent thousands of years of world history resting.… — Roman Payne Copy Share Image
