Dean Inge Quotes

The Greeks have given to the world the science of history; the Israelites gave to the world historical religion. In contrast to all their neighbors, both peoples knew what history is; this is no consequence of their mental giftedness, however, for there is another reason. Through mighty events both peoples experienced what history is, and by the investment of their lives they made history.

Civilizations are not remembered by their business people, their bankers or lawyers. They're remembered by the arts.

We've got to map all of our ancient history before it's gone because, let's face it, if we don't have a common heritage to share, something to get excited about, then what are we living for?

All that is noble in the world's past history, and especially the minds of the great and the good, are never lost.

Presidential legacies are valuable things, too valuable to be left up to historians.

Egypt gave birth to what later would become known as 'Western Civilization,' long before the greatness of Greece and Rome.

There is no nation in the world greater, older or more honorable than the Turkish nation, nor has one been seen in the history of humanity.

Everything on our land is holy to us and we will defend it and never be deceived, nor will we argue about biblical lies that penetrated the minds of some orientalists. We say: This land belongs to us. Jerusalem has been the capital of our capitals since the dawn of history, and will remain so. We won't share it with anyone. This land has known many tribes and invaders, from Mongolia in the East to the West. They all disappeared. The land is not theirs

The history of this country is told by showing people who have contributed to it.

Our ancient historical monuments are national property and ought no longer to be left to the mercy of the many and variable ideas of ecclesiastical propriety that may at any time be prevalent among us

Happy is the nation without a history.

The thing with all the Founding Fathers, one of the most common words they used was 'posterity.' They were constantly referring to posterity.

I remember touring the Medici palace in Florence when I was younger and I was entranced by the beauty and elegance of every space.

You can't rewrite the history books; you can't eliminate the impact of my work and my characters.

The language itself, whether you speak it or not, whether you love it or hate it, is like some bewitchment or seduction from the past, drifting across the country down the centuries, subtly affecting the nations sensibilities even when its meaning is forgotten.

Greece appears to be the fountain of knowledge; Rome of elegance

Jerusalem is a port city on the shore of eternity.

I'm a big history buff so to walk the streets...the ancient world like that was pretty astounding.

Layer upon layer, Italy's storied past unfolds in Robert Kaster's captivating journey along the venerable Queen of Roads. I cannot imagine a more perfect guide to such a rich trove of ancient and modern memories. Illuminating, erudite, entertaining, and evocative.

A man who catches History's eye is thereafter bound to a mistress from whom he will never escape.

Because men really respect only that which was founded of old and has developed slowly, he who wants to live on after his death must take care not only of his posterity but even more of his past.

Who can ever be alone for a moment in Italy? Every stone has a voice, every grain of dust seems instinct with spirit from the Past, every step recalls some line, some legend of long-neglected lore.

The English inn stands permanently planted at the confluence of the roads of history, memory, and romance.

Never is a historic deed already completed when it is done but always only when it is handed down to posterity. What we call "history" by no means represents the sum total of all significant deeds.... World historyonly comprises that tiny lighted sector which chanced to be placed in the spotlight by poetic or scholarly depictions.

Houses aren't refuges from history. They are where history ends up.