Welcome to our collection of History quotes! History is a fascinating subject that allows us to delve into the past, explore the lives of extraordinary individuals, and understand the events that have shaped our world. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student studying the subject, or simply curious about the past, we have gathered a diverse selection of quotes that will inspire, enlighten, and provoke thought.
Within these pages, you will find quotes from renowned historians, philosophers, leaders, and thinkers throughout the ages. These individuals have shared their perspectives on the importance of history, its impact on society, and the lessons it can teach us. From ancient civilizations to modern-day events, the realm of history is vast, and these quotes offer unique insights into various aspects of human experience, politics, culture, and beyond.
Our History quotes cover a wide range of topics, including war, revolutions, art, science, exploration, and the power of human resilience. Whether you are interested in understanding the rise and fall of empires, the achievements of great figures, or the lessons learned from past mistakes, you will find words of wisdom and inspiration in this curated collection.
We hope that these quotes will not only deepen your appreciation for the study of history but also encourage you to reflect on the impact of the past on our present and future. So, start exploring the pages and let these words ignite your curiosity, spark conversations, and inspire a greater understanding of the incredible tapestry of human history.
What you learn today?" I ask even though she ain't in real school, just the pretend kind. Other day, when I ask her, she say, "Pilgrims. They came over and nothing would grow so they ate the Indians." Now knew them Pilgrims didn't eat no Indians. But that ain't the point.
It's rare that we actively and consciously 'forget'; most of the time we have simply forgotten, with no consciousness of having forgotten. In individuals, the phenomenon is called 'denial'; in entire cultures and nations, it's usually called 'history.
I believe books will never disappear. It is impossible for it to happen. Of all man's diverse tools, undoubtedly the most astounding are his books... If books were to disappear, history would disappear. So would man.
Other days, other ways; and, although they have now been greatly improved upon, the old country midwives did at least succeed in bringing into the world many generations of our forefathers, or where should we be now? —
At its best, [Japanese cooking] is inextricably meshed with aesthetics, with religion, with tradition and history. It is evocative of seasonal changes, or of one's childhood, or of a storm at sea.
Boxing on Long Island - there is history there. It's been a while since Buddy McGirt and Gerry Cooney, but you know, we are in kind of a resurgence now. We are putting our show there constantly - Star Boxing shows at the Paramount have drawn big crowds over the years and there is a lot of up and coming talent there now. You see more and more gyms with competitive professional fighters.
I always say that no matter what the torture is, or the tool is, first of all it's nothing worse than what's been done already and that wasn't done by the church and the state for over a period of 250 years during the European witch trials.
The gods weave misfortunes for men, so that the generations to come will have something to sing about.” Mallarmé repeats, less beautifully, what Homer said; “tout aboutit en un livre,” everything ends up in a book. The Greeks speak of generations that will sing; Mallarmé speaks of an object, of a thing among things, a book. But the idea is the same; the idea that we are made for art, we are made for memory, we are made for poetry, or perhaps we are made for oblivion. But something remains, and that something is history or poetry, which are not essentially different.
And my interest in history was, and remains, very strong: what I wanted was to understand certain things better by understanding them psychoanalytically.
What is memory but the repository of things doomed to be forgotten, so you must have History. You must have labor to invent History. Being faithful to all that happens to you of significance, recording days, dates, events, names, sights not relying merely upon memory which fades like a Polaroid print where you see the memory fading before your eyes like time itself retreating.
I don't think I'm morbid by nature. Serious writers have always written about serious subjects. Lighthearted material doesn't appeal to me, and I don't read it. I think I'm a realist, with a realistic sensibility of history and the tragedy of history.
