"The duty of a historian is simply to understand and then convey that understanding, no more than that."

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Antony Beevor

#Understanding Quotes #Duty Quotes #Historian Quotes

“Getting old is a fascination thing. The older you get, the older you want to get.”
“Shyness is nice, but shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life that you'd like to.”
“We all have hometown appetites,”
“As an actor, one of my greatest fears is losing my memory.”
“There's no such thing as a simple cache bug.”
“It's funny, though, because when I first started going to races after we met, I was extremely nervous. It's like being backstage and hoping you don't trip over something or break an amp or accidentally speak into a live microphone, so I was really hesitant.”
“Stay positive and do whatever makes you happy.”
“Entrepreneurs are risk takers, willing to roll the dice with their money or reputation on the line in support of an idea or enterprise. They willingly assume responsibility for the success or failure of a venture and are answerable for all its facets.”

Source : Victor Kiam (1987). “Going for It: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur”, Signet

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