What is the thread of western civilization that distinguished its course in history? It has to do with the preoccupation of western man with his outward command and his sense of superiority. Use this quote
History will point out some of the things I did wrong and some of the things I did right. Use this quote
In terms of writing about horses, I fell backwards into that. I was intent on getting a Ph.D., becoming a professor, and writing on history but I got sick 14 years ago when I was 19. Getting sick derailed that plan completely. Use this quote
Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him. Use this quote
In the course of history, men come to see that iron necessity is neither iron nor necessary. Use this quote
I started drumming around the same time I came across this part of American history. But there seemed to be a way forward playing drums. There didn't seem to be a way forward being fascinated by a piece of history. Use this quote
The people, and the people alone, are the motive force in the making of world history. Use this quote
I started in New Orleans music and played all through the history of jazz. Use this quote
With our knowledge of modern-day genetics, we realize that it was possible for God to place the potential for all people throughout history into the genes of Adam and Eve when He created them. Use this quote
As women, we're probably more protective of children. Also, we've been minors all of our history. Use this quote
Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering. Use this quote
India is a curious place that still preserves the past, religions, and its history. No matter how modern India becomes, it is still very much an old country. Use this quote
The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion. Use this quote
In all my study of history, I have never found a time or place I would rather have lived than now. Use this quote
Let me tell you, never before in the history of this planet has anybody made the progress that African-Americans have made in a 30-year period, in spite of many black folks and white folks lying to one another. Use this quote
So I'm OK with myself, with history, my work, who I am and who I was. Use this quote
You have to look at history as an evolution of society. Use this quote
President Barack Obama has stood watch over the greatest job loss in modern American history. And that, my friends, is one inconvenient truth that will haunt this President throughout history. Use this quote
History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. Use this quote
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 to free men from the bondage of irrational fears. Use this quote
