Ethics is in origin the art of recommending to others the sacrifices required for cooperation with oneself. less than 1 minute read
If you listen to Giuliani, it’s like nobody did anything to improve the city except him. I’m not part of the history. Bloomberg’s not part of the history. It’s like, he did it. He’s the only one. That’s why he’s a little crazy. less than 1 minute read
Helplessness induces hopelessness, and history attests that loss of hope and not loss of lives is what decides the issue of war. less than 1 minute read
We decry violence all the time in this country, but look at our history. We were born in a violent revolution, and we’ve been in wars ever since. We’re not a pacific people. less than 1 minute read
I’m so intrigued by women throughout history where the significance of what they were representing at that time is obscured by the fact a man saved them or they were prostitutes. less than 1 minute read
And History will smile to think that this is the species for which Socrates and Jesus Christ died. less than 1 minute read
We live in a world where amnesia is the most wished-for state. When did history become a bad word? less than 1 minute read
Providence conceals itself in the details of human affairs, but becomes unveiled in the generalities of history. less than 1 minute read
