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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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My place in history will depend on what I can do for the people and not on what the people can do for me. – William Jennings Bryan

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History does not merely touch on language, but takes place in it. – Theodor Adorno

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Through all of history mankind has ingested psychedelic substances. Those substances exist to put you in touch with spirits beyond yourself, with the creator, with the creative impulse of the planet. – Ray Manzarek

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History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes. – Voltaire

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