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Just to be part of the history of the Hollywood Bowl - so many people have played there; at least, all of my heroes have.

Quotes by Coy Bowles

Who thought it would be a good idea to undermine art in the school curriculum? Who thought studying the history of our visual culture was a waste of time? Who thought that only private schools should have that privilege? Was...

Quotes by Cornelia Parker

If it is good enough for Prince William and Kate, why is studying art history not good enough for the masses?

Quotes by Cornelia Parker

As a working-class girl, receiving free school dinners, I studied art history. Having never had the chance to visit art galleries, I devoured the knowledge, and it has served me well as a practising artist.

Quotes by Cornelia Parker

This is our history - from the Transcontinental Railroad to the Hoover Dam, to the dredging of our ports and building of our most historic bridges - our American ancestors prioritized growth and investment in our nation's infrastructure.

Quotes by Cory Booker

My generation of Americans, the scions of daring dreamers, the children of the fearlessly faithful and the offspring of many of history's most audacious actors - we, together, drink deeply from wells of freedom, liberty and opportunity that we did...

Quotes by Cory Booker

In America we have a Declaration of Independence, but our history, our advancements, our global strength all point to an American declaration of interdependence.

Quotes by Cory Booker

As I review the great history of our nation, community organizers have been at the center of so many of our great social movements.

Quotes by Cory Booker

History is the story of events, with praise or blame.

Quotes by Cotton Mather

Donald Trump is the greatest deal maker in the history of our country.

Quotes by Corey Lewandowski

When you say you're from Virginia, when you travel outside of this state and somebody asks where you're from, you say with pride, 'I am from Virginia. I'm very, very proud of it.' You're very, very proud of it. And...

Quotes by Corey Stewart

I think Pussy Riot is amazing. I'm honored that they were inspired by riot grrl, and obviously they're making history around the world.

Quotes by Corin Tucker

Larry Summers, I think, he had a long history of arrogance and relative ignorance about poor people's culture and working people's culture and so forth.

Quotes by Cornel West

We Americans entered a new phase in our history - the era of integration - in 1954.

Quotes by Constance Baker Motley

I'm never doing a new album. I'll probably do nothing but singles. I'm as good as anybody out there lyrically and conceptually and can go toe to toe with the best of them throughout history. But I don't know how...

Quotes by Coolio

The nation was awakened by that deafening shot.

Quotes by Corazon Aquino

It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.

Quotes by Corazon Aquino

There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of every great human advance. Every one of these must be right for that particular moment of history, or nothing happens.

Quotes by Coretta Scott King

I'm big into social studies, the humanities. I really love history and world issues and philosophy and law.

Quotes by Connor Jessup

Considering our history, I can think of nothing more American than an immigrant.

Quotes by Conor Oberst

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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