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History is the synthesis of all social sciences turned towards the

History is the synthesis of all social sciences turned towards the past. – Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie

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The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The world will either move forward toward unity and widely shared prosperity – or it will move apart. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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The tapestry of history that seems so full of tragedy when viewed from the front has countless comic scenes woven into its reverse side. In truth, tragedy and comedy are the twin masks of history Рits mass appeal. РJos̩ Ortega y Gasset, Historical Reason

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There are no extraordinary men… just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with. – William Halsey

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I dont think that theres been one example in history where somebody has openly talked about their personal life and its done them any good. – Rashida Jones

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