Military and absolutist regimes are undoubtedly well fitted to get the jump on an unsuspecting or unprepared enemy; but the history of modern warfare proves that they cannot win over representative governments in the long run, provided that people behind… — 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
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
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
If the American Revolution had produced nothing but the Declaration of Independence, it would have been worthwhile. — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share
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
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
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
A few hints as to literary craftsmanship may be useful to budding historians. First and foremost, get writing! — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share
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
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
An historian should yield himself to his subject, become immersed in the place and period of his choice, standing apart from it now and… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share
No big modern war has been won without preponderant sea power; and, conversely, very few rebellions of maritime provinces have succeeded without acquiring sea… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share
The cruel policy initiated by Columbus and pursued by his successors resulted in complete genocide. — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share
