With the historian it is an article of faith that knowledge of the past is a key to understanding the present. — Kenneth M. Stampp Copy Share Image
“To cut ourselves off from the past is to rob ourselves from understanding the present.” — John M. Frame Copy Share Image
I've always been interested in foreign relations. It's my belief that study of history should be our preparation for understanding the present… — Elizabeth Kostova Copy Share Image
“The study of history should be our preparation for understanding the present, rather than an escape from it.” — Elizabeth Kostova Copy Share Image
“The past is of value only as it aids in understanding the present; and an understanding of the facts of the problem… — Chicago Commission on Race Relations Copy Share Image
Understanding the times means understanding the course of history and civilization, as well as understanding the present situation. If we understand how… — James B. Jordan Copy Share Image
“The more we accustom ourselves to understanding the present in terms of memory, the unknown by the known, the living by the… — Alan Wilson Watts Copy Share Image
“When I see memories, I see the past. When I see thoughts, I see the present. When I see intentions, I see… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“History is essential to our understanding of the present. Unless we are conscious of the way in which we came to this… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
