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History Quotes

Personal history and the record we leave.

Quotes about "history" here move between the personal and the public — early museum visits that shaped a scientific mindset, and a family history full of preachers and former priests. For enduring, timeless sayings, see Long quotes.

An ordinary Turk, an ordinary Arab, an ordinary Tunisian can change history. We believe that democracy is good, and that our people deserve it.

Quotes by Ahmet Davutoglu

The uniqueness of the United States in human history is the United States is the first global power in human history which emerged far away from Africa or Asia, which is the main land of human history.

Quotes by Ahmet Davutoglu

From the dawn of history, science has probed the universe of unknowns, searching for the uniting laws of nature.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

You cannot take one set of issues from one country and apply it to another. They are all different, in terms of history, and the religious compositions of the populations involved.

Quotes by Aga Khan IV

Great Quotes

November is Hip-Hop History Month, where we give celebration to what hip hop has done to bring together people of the world, people of all nationalities, young people, all the political systems and politicians on the planet.

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

False history gets made all day, any day, the truth of the new is never on the news.

Quotes by Adrienne Rich

I studied psychology, history, and religion. I was a heady girl, but frankly, I'm glad I studied those subjects because a lot of that has really helped me as an actress.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

At the end of the day I'm still a four-time world champion at four different weight classes and I'll still be in the history books.

Quotes by Adrien Broner

Of course, De Niro has had a long history of memorable performances. Everyone knows 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull,' but 'Awakenings' really did something for me.

Quotes by Adriane Lenox

Life Quotes

I think the book business is really sitting on the greatest moment in the history of time. We are providing the stories to the hungry public. We have more avenues to do it than ever before.

Quotes by Adriana Trigiani

I'm the black dude that loves old black culture. I also love old white culture. I just love history, but I'm the guy that wants to bring things back and push them forward.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

History is made every day. The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.

Quotes by Adora Svitak

Countries only have certain opportunities in history, and if you do not take advantage of them, those opportunities don't ever come back to you again.

Quotes by Adolfo Aguilar Zinser

Incredibly lucky to be an actor at this period in history. I'm able to work in this business and look put-together - sexy, even - with natural hair.

Quotes by Adina Porter

Long Quotes

Growing up, I didn't know about the Japanese internment camps until I saw a movie of the week as an adult. I remember going, 'How come that wasn't covered in history class?' Moving to California, you run into people whose...

Quotes by Adina Porter

Nothing would be more profitable to us than a right history of mankind.

Quotes by Adam Weishaupt

'History Is All You Left Me' is about the loss of your first love and how you move on beyond that and if you can.

Quotes by Adam Silvera

New York State is giant and has some of the most beautiful landscape on the Eastern seaboard. There is so much history in New York State, from the Erie Canal to the Catskills, the birth of American stand-up comedy.

Quotes by Adam Savage

I love the Royal Family and every aspect of Britain and what we have achieved in history.

Quotes by Adam Peaty

Love Quotes

We can learn from IBM's successful history that you don't have to have the best product to become number one. You don't even have to have a good product.

Quotes by Adam Osborne

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of "History" quotes are on this page?
A varied set - early scientific curiosity encouraged by visits to a museum of natural history, a personal history steeped in church and religious family members, a reflection on black television history, and a contrast between comfortably critiquing from the sidelines and the people who actually make a difference.
Is there a quote about family and religious history?
Yes, one quote describes an extended family full of preachers, evangelists, and former priests, giving the speaker "quite a bit of history with Church, religion and spirituality." For more on lasting family ties, see the Love page.
Is there a quote about television history?
Yes, one quote uses 'The Cosby Show' as a personal benchmark when thinking about black television and history. For more reflections on culture and everyday life, see the Life page.
Is there a quote about scientific curiosity?
Yes, one quote recalls being interested in science from early on, with a father who would take the speaker to the museum of natural history, giving them a head start on scientific knowledge. Browse the Long page for more on things that shape us over time.
Is there a quote about making a difference versus criticizing from the sidelines?
Yes, one quote draws a contrast between the comfort of sitting on the sidelines and critiquing "the builders from afar," and the people who actually go out and make a difference. For more on ambition and legacy, check out the Great page.

Other entries look at cultural milestones, like a landmark show's place in Black television history, and the idea that shaping history takes more than sitting on the sidelines. Continue with Great quotes or Life quotes.