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Remember that in every single case in history the process of adaptation has been one of exceeding slowness. Do not look for the impossible, but… — Franz Boas
Classical music and pop are two different universes, each with its own difficulties, peculiarities, depth and artistic dignity. In Italy, I think there is a… — Andrea Bocelli
The most widely criticised singers in the history of opera, Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, happen also to be the best singers. I am honoured… — Andrea Bocelli
The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression. — W. E. B. Du Bois
History is a set of lies agreed upon. — Napoleon Bonaparte
History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever. — Napoleon Bonaparte
What is history but a fable agreed upon? — Napoleon Bonaparte
Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy. — Napoleon Bonaparte
I truly believe that when the history books are written, our age will be remembered for three things: the war on terror, the digital revolution,… — Bono
In a sense, words are encyclopedias of ignorance because they freeze perceptions at one moment in history and then insist we continue to use these… — Edward de Bono
For an economy built to last we must invest in what will fuel us for generations to come. This is our history - from the… — Cory Booker
I am thankful the most important key in history was invented. It's not the key to your house, your car, your boat, your safety deposit… — Elayne Boosler
Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from history. — Norman Borlaug
Food is everything we are. It's an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It's… — Anthony Bourdain
I think that if we don't get these politicians to come together we face the most predictable economic crisis in history. — Erskine Bowles
I love doing normal things - movies, shopping, going out with friends, writing, reading, taking hot bubble baths - that's a big one for relaxation.… — Christina Aguilera
I've always been privileged to play for Coach Belichick, who I've always said is the best coach in the history of the league. — Tom Brady
Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done. — Louis D. Brandeis
Fear of serious injury alone cannot justify oppression of free speech and assembly. Men feared witches and burnt women. It is the function of speech… — Louis D. Brandeis
Our dear country, Iran, throughout history has been subject to threats. — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
All of us have a place in history. Mine is clouds. — Richard Brautigan
I've always been interested in the history of the West, our country and particularly as it relates to the Native Americans - the original Americans. — Beau Bridges
The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making… — David Brin
Numerous politicians have seized absolute power and muzzled the press. Never in history has the press seized absolute power and muzzled the politicians. — David Brinkley

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