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A mere compilation of facts presents only the skeleton of History;

A mere compilation of facts presents only the skeleton of History; we do but little for her if we cannot invest her with life, clothe her in the habiliments of her day, and enable her to call forth the sympathies of succeeding generations. – Hannah Farnham Lee, The Huguenots in France and America

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The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal. – David Brin

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History does not unfold: it piles up. – Robert M. Adams, Bad Mouth

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Live out of your imagination, not your history. – Stephen Covey

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