William James Durant (November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was a prolific American writer, historian, and philosopher.
The family is the nucleus of civilization. Use this quote
We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street and Broadway. Use this quote
Civilization is the order and freedom is promoting cultural activity. Use this quote
To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves. Nothing is often a good thing to say, and always a clever thing to say. Use this quote
Every form of government tends to perish by excess of its basic principle. Use this quote
The trouble with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes rather than with their minds. Use this quote
One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say. Use this quote
History is mostly guessing; the rest is prejudice. Use this quote
Bankers know that history is inflationary and that money is the last thing a wise man will hoard. Use this quote
Nature has never read the Declaration of Independence. It continues to make us unequal. Use this quote
