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OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary

OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary influences of our race, and our ancestors virtually live in us. – James Nasmyth

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But my most favourite pursuit, after my daily exertions at the Foundry, was Astronomy. There were frequently clear nights when the glorious objects in the Heavens were seen in most attractive beauty and brilliancy. – James Nasmyth

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From Jefferson to Jackson to Lincoln to FDR to Reagan, every great president inspires enormous affection and enormous hostility. Well all be much saner, I think, if we remember that history is full of surprises and things that seemed absolutely certain one day are often unimaginable the next. – Jon Meacham

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In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long. – Aung San Suu Kyi

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We live in an era with no historical precedents. History is no longer useful as a tool in helping us understand current changes. – Doug Coupland

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Time is my greatest enemy. – Evita Peron

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