History Quotes - Page 3

Repeal the Missouri Compromise - repeal all compromises - repeal the Declaration of Independence - repeal all past history, you still cannot repeal human nature. It will be the abundance of man's heart that slavery extension is wrong; and out of the abundance of his heart, his mouth will continue to speak.

Never throughout history has a man who lived a lif... -Theodore Roosevelt

Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.

What happens when good people are put into an evil place? Do they triumph or does the situation dominate their past history and morality?

The history of thought, of knowledge, of philosophy, of literature seems to be seeking, and discovering, more and more discontinuities, whereas history itself appears to be abandoning the irruption of events in favor of stable structures.

NATO is the most important military alliance in wo... -Mitch McConnell

NATO is the most important military alliance in world history.

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This quote asserts the significance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a historically important military alliance. It implies a belief in the critical role of NATO in global security and defense, reflecting a perspective on the historical impact of international alliances and cooperation.

Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.

It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom... -Corazon Aquino

It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.

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This quote suggests that the speaker, despite being personally involved in historical events or processes, has not been marginalized or rendered insignificant by history. It implies a sense of agency and relevance, perhaps challenging the notion that individuals are passive recipients of historical forces and affirming the speaker's active role in shaping or participating in historical events.

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 do not let your path deviate from the quiet and steadfast insistence on full opportunities for your powers.

I want to be the best player in the history of Egy... -Mohamed Salah

I want to be the best player in the history of Egyptian football.

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This quote expresses an aspiration to achieve the status of the best player in the entire history of Egyptian football, aiming for a remarkable and unparalleled legacy within the sport. It implies a strong determination and ambition to leave an indelible mark on the history of Egyptian football.

It is clear that this essential Christian doctrine gives a new value to human nature, to human history and to human life which is not to be found in the other great oriental religions.

The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history m... -Arthur C. Clarke

The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.

People think the earth is going to die and they have to save it. That's ridiculous. If you rid the earth of flowering plants, people would die, period. But the earth was without flowering plants for almost all of its history.

To people who remember JFK's assassination, JFK Jr. will probably always be that boy saluting his father's coffin.

We did this together. We, as a team, made history ... -Johan Santana

We did this together. We, as a team, made history tonight.

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This quote celebrates a collective achievement or milestone, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of a group or team in accomplishing something noteworthy or significant. It implies a shared sense of accomplishment and recognition of the historical impact of the collective endeavor.

Sometimes history takes things into its own hands.

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This quote acknowledges that historical events can unfold unexpectedly or take unexpected turns, often beyond human control or anticipation. It implies a recognition of the inherent unpredictability and agency of history in shaping the course of events.

The lesson of history is that you do not get a sustained economic recovery as long as the financial system is in crisis.

Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity.

Now, when I hear that Christians are getting together in order to defend the people of Israel, of course it brings joy to my heart. And it simply says, look, people have learned from history.

I just want to create my own history.

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This quote expresses a desire to make a personal impact or leave a unique legacy in one's own life. It implies a motivation to forge an individual path and narrative separate from established historical or societal expectations, reflecting a drive for personal agency and self-determination.

History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.

The thing I'm particularly interested in is natural history. In its heyday, the mid- and late-nineteenth century, when people were going out and gathering the first huge caches of data and trying to understand what was living and growing everywhere, there was such a sense of freshness to that pursuit. It's very exciting.

When I went to get my master's in creative writing at San Francisco State after Grinnell, I joined the moribund remnants of the Actor's Workshop, until I saw Kay Hayward and Sandy Archer in the San Francisco Mime Troupe and drove down that day to audition. The rest is history.

It is our desire to win the World Cup again but it is going to be difficult and we mustn't forget that in the history of football, Argentina has only won the World Cup twice. That shows how difficult it will be to win it.

Strip malls are history.

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This quote suggests that strip malls, a prevalent type of commercial development, have become outdated or irrelevant, implying that they no longer represent the contemporary or future direction of urban design and development. It implies a shift in preferences and an acknowledgment of changing societal and architectural trends.

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.

To me the ego is the habitual and compulsive thought processes that go through everybody's mind continuously. External things like possessions or memories or failures or successes or achievements. Your personal history.

Nothing is more difficult than trying to correct h... -Myles Munroe

Nothing is more difficult than trying to correct history.

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This quote emphasizes the difficulty of correcting or revising historical narratives due to the complexity of historical events, multiple perspectives, and the challenge of challenging established beliefs or biases. It implies a recognition of the complexities involved in accurately interpreting and portraying history.

To be successful in anything, you have to have a passion for it, and that leads to being enthusiastic and demanding. I didn't have it for history. So I wouldn't have been a good teacher in that area. But I had it for basketball. And that's what coaching is at every level: it's about teaching.

Philosophy of science without history of science is empty; history of science without philosophy of science is blind.

Then I despair... I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think of it always.

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