“History is indeed the witness of the times, the light of truth.”
“History is truely the witness of times past, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity.”
“Who does not know that the first law of historical writing is the truth.”
“Please go on, make your threats. I don't like to submit to mere implication.”
“Who doesn't know that the first law of history is not to dare to say anything false, and the second is not to refrain from saying anything true?”
“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquities. 
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“Who does not know history's first law to be that an author must not dare to tell anything but the truth? And its second that he must make bold to tell the whole truth? That there must be no suggestion of partiality anywhere in his writings? Nor of malice?”
“The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves.”
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