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I've always been a history buff. It was one of the few subjects at school that really, really caught me. I think you'll find a lot of actors will be interested in history because it sparks your imagination so much....

Quotes by Tom Mison

If you look at Shakespeare's history plays, what the setting of monarchy allows is this extraordinary intensification of emotions and predicament.

Quotes by Tom Hooper

My history is really playing live - not writing or recording.

Quotes by Tom Jenkinson

We can either build on the greatness of America or we can fade off into history.

Quotes by Tom Graves

But look, I was born in 1956, the peak year for births in US history. I think I'm very representative of many of the thought processes my generation have been through and, by and large, people of my age have...

Quotes by Tom Hanks

The issue of civil rights was too much for the establishment to handle. One of the chapters of history that's least studied by historians is the 300 to 500 riots in the U.S. between 1965 and 1970.

Quotes by Tom Hayden

You look at the greatest villains in human history, the fascists, the autocrats, they all wanted people to kneel before them because they don't love themselves enough.

Quotes by Tom Hiddleston

September 11th was a moment when America had the sympathy of the world.

Quotes by Tom Ford

Utrip makes it easy for travelers to experience the destination highlights that most interest them, be it food, art or history. Just like a culinary experience, every palate is different, and Utrip is all about personalizing travel for their users.

Quotes by Tom Douglas

I've always been privileged to play for Coach Belichick, who I've always said is the best coach in the history of the league.

Quotes by Tom Brady

I'm not a big fan of journalism schools, except those that are organized around a liberal arts education. Have an understanding of history, economics and political science - and then learn to write.

Quotes by Tom Brokaw

The earliest known writing probably emerged in southern Mesopotamia around 5,000 years ago, but for most of recorded history, reading and writing remained among the most elite human activities: the province of monarchs, priests and nobles who reserved for themselves...

Quotes by Tom Chatfield

Today's global justice movement may be the biggest, most diverse and energetic in history.

Quotes by Todd Gitlin

We may repeat the awful revolutionary history of the 20th century because of the vulnerability of social movements to demagoguery.

Quotes by Todd Gitlin

The advent of self-government for the Iraqi people is a watershed moment in their history.

Quotes by Todd Akin

Shopify has been a perpetually underestimated company at every point of its history.

Quotes by Tobias Lutke

The success of 'Rome' was in making the history accessible and giving viewers everyman characters through which they can connect to historical figures. It stops the story from being too remote.

Quotes by Tobias Menzies

The biggest blunder in the history of this country was when President Truman pulled General MacArthur out of China.

Quotes by Tiny Tim

Developments in information technology and globalised media mean that the most powerful military in the history of the world can lose a war, not on the battlefield of dust and blood, but on the battlefield of world opinion.

Quotes by Timothy Garton Ash

I was reading a book... 'the history of glue' - I couldn't put it down.

Quotes by Tim Vine

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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