Happiness Quote by Kazuo Ishiguro

“Making a history requires character; making an admirable history requires quality!”

— W.O. Makora

“The pursuit of historical relevance is an under appreciated endeavor.”

— Michael Dwinnell

“No past experience, however rich, and no historical research, however thorough, can save the living generation the creative task of finding their own answers…

— Alexander Gerschenkron

“History reminds us of the inherent weakness in the human condition and the very real possibility that our fellow human beings are capable of…

— John Fea

“On top of this, if you do great work you gain the reward of knowing you’re doing great work. Your day snaps into alignment…

— Seth Godin

“History gives us the company of those who have done and suffered more than we have.”

— Timothy Snyder

“The quality of people's lives is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavour.”

— Anonymous

“The reputation of a great work ethic that took years to build can be forgotten with one act of misjudgment.”

— Mark W. Boyer

“For some, history is a drab and dusty subject; for me it is a powerful stimulant, arousing our passions about past injustices and infusing…

— Anonymous

“The experience of history should lead us to hope and strive to make the world better, not to despair and resign ourselves to fate.”

— Alan Beattie

“Those who attain to any excellence commonly spend life in some single pursuit, for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms.”

— Samuel Johnson

“The difference between mediocrity and excellence is often a matter of effort.”

— Diana Waring