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People are trapped in history, and history is trapped in them. - J

People are trapped in history, and history is trapped in them. – James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son

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Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make life suddenly better or can turn history around for the good. – Lyndon B. Johnson

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The Jews greatest contribution to history is dissatisfaction! Were a nation born to be discontented. Whatever exists we believe can be changed for the better. – Shimon Peres

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The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations. – Ambrose Bierce

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Events in the past may roughly be divided into those which probably never happened and those which do not matter. – W.R. Inge, Assessments and Anticipations

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