"All history must be mobilized if one would understand the present."

-- Fernand Braudel

#History Quotes

“The breath of liberty is sweet.”

Source : Mary Jane Holmes (1870). “Lena Rivers”, p.199, Рипол Классик
“A well-rounded performer will listen to all kinds of music. I like classical, Middle Eastern, and rock a lot.”
“Before a person can achieve the kind of life he wants, he must think, act, walk, talk and conduct himself in all of his affairs as would the person he wishes to become.”
“Art, to me is the interpretation of the impression which nature makes upon the eye and brain. The word 'Impressionism' as applied to art has been abused, and in the general acceptance of the term has become perverted. [...] The true impressionism is realism. So many people do not observe. They take the ready-made axioms laid down by others, and walk blindly in a rut without trying to see for themselves.”

Source : Ulrich W. Hiesinger, Childe Hassam, Jordan-Volpe Gallery (1994). “Childe Hassam: American impressionist”, Te Neues Pub Group
“I think we're conditioned by watching movies.”

Source : Source: www.hbook.com
“Dreaming of a tomorrow, which tomorrow, will be as distant then as 'tis today.”
“I just consider myself a piece of the puzzle and I'm lucky enough to be asked or invited to the party, if you will. I hope I can bring some laughs and grimaces to the fans.”
“By losing present time, we lose all time.”

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