Scott Simon Quotes

History is not everything, but it is the starting point. History is a clock that people use to tell their time of day. It is a compass they use to find themselves on the map of human geography. It tells them where they are, but more importantly, what they must be.

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 antiquity

The word “History” is mostly made up of the word “Story”.

History is the key to everything: politics, religion, even fashion.

History is history.

I don't have a strong interest in history.

I love history, doesn't matter what era, I'm fascinated.

History is not made of up major media headlines and daily blogs and attacks.

History takes time... History makes memory.

Historians usually record events based on the time and date of when they occurred.

I love historical references.

I like to make history.

I loved history because to me, history was like watching a movie.

I think the beautiful thing about the past is that it leads you to the present.

I think that America has an obsession with history, really.

History is like a constantly changing tree.

I'm inspired by history, different periods.

I love anything to do with history.

With each passing decade, history becomes less real for us, less immediate and essential to our way of life, and so, like 'green' nature, more of a commodity or an advertising gimmick.

Never, ever forget history.

History is about loops and continuums.

History is everything that has ever happened.

Never underestimate how history injects itself into the present.

History is nothing but the actions of men in pursuit of their ends.

History must not be treated as something set off by itself.