Quotes on “history”

We're not words, Henry, we're people.Words are how others define us, but we can define ourselves any way we choose.

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

Isn’t it queer: there are only two or three human stories, and they go on repeating themselves as fiercely as if they had never happened before; like the larks in this country, that have been singing the same five notes over for thousands of years.

Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no way out, and are incapable of struggle.

Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.

Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.

No matter what your history has been, your destiny is what you create today. What are you going to create?

How would your life be different if…You didn’t allow yourself to be defined by your past? Let today be the day…You stop letting your history interfere with your destiny and awaken to the opportunity to release your greatest self.

I am not a victim. No matter what I have been through, I'm still here. I have a history of victory.

I saw the world from the stars' point of view, and it looked unbearably lonely.

Vane grabbed me. DuLac, let’s chat.Chat. British-speak for Stand still while I yell at you.

Do you think we can be friends? I asked.He stared up at the ceiling. Probably not, but we can pretend.

You know the saying: he who doesn't understand history is doomed to repeat it. And when it's repeated, the stakes are doubled.

He who doesn't understand history is doomed to repeat it.

Do you really believe ... that everything historians tell us about men – or about women – is actually true? You ought to consider the fact that these histories have been written by men, who never tell the truth except by accident.

My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular level.

When a man learns to love, he must bear the risk of hatred.

The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.