History Quotes - Page 5

Jesus Christ belonged to the true race of prophets. He saw with open eye the mystery of the soul. Drawn by its severe harmony, ravished with its beauty, he lived in it and had his being there. Alone in all history, he estimated the greatness of man.

The Trail of Tears has a great deal of meaning for every person of American Indian ancestry, whether they are Cherokee or not. For me, it has always stood for what is best and worst about the history of the United States.

The institution of chivalry forms one of the most remarkable features in the history of the Middle Ages.

I'd read up on the history of our country and I'd become fascinated with the story of the Alamo. To me it represented the fight for freedom, not just in America, but in all countries.

You have reckoned that history ought to judge the past and to instruct the contemporary world as to the future. The present attempt does not yield to that high office. It will merely tell how it really was.

It is in the very nature of things human that every act that has once made its appearance and has been recorded in the history of mankind stays with mankind as a potentiality long after its actuality has become a thing of the past.

To the extent that the judicial profession becomes the daily routine of deciding cases on the most secure precedents and the narrowest grounds available, the judicial mind atrophies and its perspective shrinks.

Women are the only exploited group in history to h... -Erica Jong

Women are the only exploited group in history to have been idealized into powerlessness.

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This quote suggests that women, throughout history, have been simultaneously exploited and depicted as powerless or idealized in their subjugation. It implies a critical perspective on the historical treatment of women and the inherent contradiction between their exploitation and idealization.

For too long, history has imposed a binary condition on its black citizens: either nameless or renowned, menial or exceptional, passive recipients of the forces of history or superheroes who acquire mythic status not just because of their deeds but because of their scarcity.

Dorothy is the only woman in history who has had h... -Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Dorothy is the only woman in history who has had her menopause in public and made it pay.

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This quote highlights the unique and notable aspect of Dorothy's experience as the only woman in history to have publicly shared her menopause journey and successfully monetized it. It implies a recognition of the financial or professional success that Dorothy achieved through her public disclosure.

If we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at a time of presidential inaugurals, this is thanks to Ronald Reagan who created the holiday, and not to the Democratic Congress of the Carter years, which rejected it.

History is, in its essentials, the science of change. It knows and it teaches that it is impossible to find two events that are ever exactly alike, because the conditions from which they spring are never identical.

Bitcoin is amazingly transformative because it's the first time in the entire history of the world in which anybody can now send or receive any amount of money, with anyone else, anywhere on the planet, without having to ask permission from any bank or government.

I've done some analysis of the biblical stories as part of my psychological work. I knew that I had more to do, and every time I've done it, it's been extremely valuable. It makes me a better teacher because I have a richer understanding of cultural history.

It's important that we attempt to extend life beyond Earth now. It is the first time in the four billion-year history of Earth that it's been possible, and that window could be open for a long time - hopefully it is - or it could be open for a short time. We should err on the side of caution and do something now.

I never imagined that divorce would be part of my life history or my family's legacy. When people say that divorce can be more painful than death, I understand why. But like any great trial, God uses everything for good, if we allow Him to heal us.

Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarel... -Condoleezza Rice

Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarely the same.

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This quote points out the disparity between contemporary news headlines, which may focus on immediate events and opinions, and the long-term assessments and judgments of history. It implies a recognition that historical perspectives often differ from the contemporary views and narratives presented in the media.

History reminds us that dictators and despots aris... -Robert Kiyosaki

History reminds us that dictators and despots arise during times of severe economic crisis.

The acceptance of the facts of African-American history and the African-American historian as a legitimate part of the academic community did not come easily. Slavery ended and left its false images of black people intact.

I want to make it clear that the black race did not come to the United States culturally empty-handed. The role and importance of ethnic history is in how well it teaches a people to use their own talents, take pride in their own history and love their own memories.

You learn about equality in history and civics, bu... -Arthur Ashe

You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.

It takes an endless amount of history to make even... -Henry James

It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.

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This quote suggests that the development or establishment of traditions requires a significant accumulation of historical experiences or practices over time. It implies that traditions are not easily created or acquired but are the result of an extensive historical foundation or legacy.

I must admit, maybe I am a piece of history after ... -Alan Shepard

I must admit, maybe I am a piece of history after all.

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This quote expresses a realization or acceptance that one may have become a part of history due to their actions, achievements, or contributions. It implies a recognition of one's potential impact on the course of events or the collective memory of a specific period.

Elimination of illiteracy is as serious an issue t... -Maya Angelou

Elimination of illiteracy is as serious an issue to our history as the abolition of slavery.

Neither current events nor history show that the m... -Jefferson Davis

Neither current events nor history show that the majority rule, or ever did rule.

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This quote challenges the notion that the majority always governs or determines societal outcomes, suggesting that both current events and historical examples demonstrate that majority rule is not a consistent or universal principle. It implies a critical perspective on the relationship between democracy, power, and historical realities.

I feel like I'm too busy writing history to read i... -Kanye West

I feel like I'm too busy writing history to read it.

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This quote humorously expresses the sentiment that being actively engaged in shaping or participating in contemporary events leaves little time for studying or reflecting on historical events. It implies a focus on personal involvement in creating history rather than passive observation or analysis of past events.

The history of liberty has largely been the histor... -Felix Frankfurter

The history of liberty has largely been the history of the observance of procedural safeguards.

I found 'Veer Shivajian' interesting project as it showcases the life of the great Maratha warrior and takes you back in history.

One who comes to the Court must come to adore, not to protest. That's the new gloss on the 1st Amendment.

It is sometimes very hard to tell the difference b... -Rebecca West

It is sometimes very hard to tell the difference between history and the smell of skunk.

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This quote employs a metaphorical comparison between the perception or interpretation of history and the odor of a skunk. It implies that distinguishing between historical truth and falsehood or distortion can be challenging, requiring discernment and critical analysis.

History Quotes - Page 5

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