In a sense, words are encyclopedias of ignorance because they freeze perceptions at one moment in history and then insist we continue to use these frozen perceptions when we should be doing better. – Edward de Bono

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats. – B. C. Forbes

The very ink with which all history is written is merely fluid prejudice. – Mark Twain, Following the Equator

As soon as histories are properly told there is no more need of romances. – Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass