Quote by David Hume
A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to hav

A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to have lived from the beginning of the world, and to have been making continual additions to his stock of knowledge in every century. – David Hume

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Beauty, whether moral or natural, is felt, more properly than perceived. – David Hume

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The Christian religion not only was at first attended with miracles, but even at this day cannot be believed by any reasonable person without one. – David Hume

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I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write their own history and find their own way. – George W. Bush

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[History is] the story of the magnificent rear-guard action fought during several thousand years by dogma against curiosity. – Robert S. Lynd

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I like American history. – Kevin Costner

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Black people dont have an accurate idea of their history, which has been either suppressed or distorted. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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We say we want to create beauty, identity, quality, singularity. And yet, maybe in truth these cities that we have are desired. Maybe their very characterlessness provides the best context for living. – Rem Koolhaas

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All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity. – Sallust

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