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If an historian were to relate truthfully all the crimes, weaknesses and disorders of mankind, his readers would take his work for satire rather than for history. – Pierre Bayle, Historical and Critical Dictionary

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History balances the frustration of “how far we have to go” with the satisfaction of “how far we have come.” It teaches us tolerance for the human shortcomings and imperfections which are not uniquely of our generation, but of all time. – Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong. – John Acton

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Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. – Pope John Paul II

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Even in high school I was very interested in history – why people do the things they do. As a kid I spent a lot of time trying to relate the past to the present. – George Lucas

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My religion encompasses all religions. I believe in God, I believe in the universe. I believe you are god, I believe I am god I believe the earth is god and the universe is god. Were all god. – Ray Bradbury

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My own mother always taught me that fairness was a family value – I think equal pay is about fairness for everyone. – Mike Honda

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