"Since historical reconstruction is a rational process, only justified and indeed possible if it involves the human reason, what we call history is the mess we call life reduced to some order. pattern and possibly purpose."

-- Geoffrey Elton

#Order Quotes #History Quotes #Historical Quotes

“Sweet childish days, that were as long, As twenty days are now.”
“It was hard to love my wife and kids because I was all wrapped up in loving only myself. I did what I wanted, when I wanted, without any real concern for them.”
“In my films I always wanted to make people see deeply. I don't want to show things, but to give people the desire to see.”
“But not all men seek rest and peace; some are born with the spirit of the storm in their blood.”

Source : Robert E. Howard (2016). “A Witch Shall Be Born: American modern Literature”, p.40, VM eBooks
“It is one of the strange discoveries a man can make that life, however you lead it, contains moments of exhilaration; there are always comparisons which can be made with worse times: even in danger and misery the pendulum swings.”
“This splendid book discusses how, in the last two hundred fifty years, large numbers of people have achieved levels of well-being that were previously available only to a few individuals, and how this achievement has given rise to equally unprecedented inequalities. Unique in its focus and scope, exceptional knowledge and coherence, and careful argumentation, The Great Escape is highly illuminating and a delight to read.”
“I loved the logistical reality of a guy who wants to take over the world, yet who has a family too.”
“The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork.”

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