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The existing world economic order constitutes a system of plundering and exploitation like no other in history. Thus, the peoples believe less and less in statements and promises.

Quotes by Fidel Castro

No one even knows one percent of the fabulous history of Man; but thanks to history, we know about occurrences that go beyond the limits of the imaginable.

Quotes by Fidel Castro

NATO's brutal military alliance has become the most perfidious instrument of repression known in the history of humankind.

Quotes by Fidel Castro

The people of Egypt are an intelligent people with a glorious history who left their mark on civilization.

Quotes by Fidel Castro

Irish people are educated not only about artistry but local history.

Quotes by Fiona Shaw

Like a lot of Irish households we read a lot of Irish history. It was almost Soviet, raising the next generation with a mythic view of their history.

Quotes by Fiona Shaw

History may be divided into three movements: what moves rapidly, what moves slowly and what appears not to move at all.

Quotes by Fernand Braudel

Everything must be recaptured and relocated in the general framework of history, so that despite the difficulties, the fundamental paradoxes and contradictions, we may respect the unity of history which is also the unity of life.

Quotes by Fernand Braudel

There is never a time in a company's history when cost control can be relegated to the back burner, but for a startup company, keeping costs low is a vital necessity.

Quotes by Felix Dennis

It is a fair summary of history to say that the safeguards of liberty have been forged in controversies involving not very nice people.

Quotes by Felix Frankfurter

The history of liberty has largely been the history of the observance of procedural safeguards.

Quotes by Felix Frankfurter

Throughout U.S. history, competent public investments have been an essential complement to private investments - from the Louisiana Purchase, to land-grant colleges, to the Interstate Highway System, to the Internet.

Quotes by Felix Rohatyn

Without philosophy, history is always for me dead and dumb.

Quotes by Ferdinand Christian Baur

The business, task or object of the scientific study of languages will if possible be 1) to trace the history of all known languages. Naturally this is possible only to a very limited extent and for very few languages.

Quotes by Ferdinand de Saussure

I often wonder what I will be remembered in history for. Scholar? Military hero? Builder?

Quotes by Ferdinand Marcos

History should not be left to the historians. Rather, be like Churchill. Make history, and then write it.

Quotes by Ferdinand Marcos

My countrymen: we have reached a turning point in our history. The choice is yours. Shall we venture into this brave new world, bright with possibilities, or retreat to the safety of our familiar but sterile past? I am for...

Quotes by Ferdinand Marcos

We criticize, copy, patronize, idolize and insult but we never doubt that the U.S. has a unique position in the history of human hopes.

Quotes by Ferdinand Mount

I've spoken with friends who are rabbis and priests and we've agreed that most people have an emotional attachment to their faith, a desire to fulfill their spiritual longings, but they are not experts in understanding the history of their...

Quotes by Feisal Abdul Rauf

The ultimate vision is to instate in the Muslim world the notion of multiculturalism, which is part of our heritage and history, part of the fundamental, mainstream ideals of Islam.

Quotes by Feisal Abdul Rauf

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.

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