If the European discovery had been delayed for a century or two, it is possible that the Aztec in Mexico or the… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
If the American Revolution had produced nothing but the Declaration of Independence, it would have been worthwhile. — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
If the American Revolution had produced nothing but the Declaration of Independence, it would have been worth while. . . . The… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
Make no mistake; the American Revolution was not fought to obtain freedom, but to preserve the liberties that Americans already had as… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
America was discovered accidentally by a great seaman who was looking for something else; when discovered it was not wanted; and most of the… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
If the European discovery had been delayed for a century or two, it is possible that the Aztec in Mexico or the Iroquois in… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
But sea power has never led to despotism. The nations that have enjoyed sea power even for a brief period-Athens, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, England,… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
If the American Revolution had produced nothing but the Declaration of Independence, it would have been worthwhile. — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
If the American Revolution had produced nothing but the Declaration of Independence, it would have been worth while. . . . The beauty and… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
A tough but nervous, tenacious but restless race [the Yankees]; materially ambitious, yet prone to introspection, and subject to waves of religious emotion. .… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
Never, in these United States, has the brain of man conceived, or the hand of man fashioned, so perfect a thing as a clipper… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
A few hints as to literary craftsmanship may be useful to budding historians. First and foremost, get writing! — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
Franklin may . . . be considered one of the founding fathers of American democracy, since no democratic government can last long without conciliation and compromise. — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
Military and absolutist regimes are undoubtedly well fitted to get the jump on an unsuspecting or unprepared enemy; but the history of modern warfare… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
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