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Rupert Murdoch is probably the most successful media proprietor and operator in history.

Quotes by Conrad Black

Nixon's full term was one of the most successful in U.S. history, which is why he was re-elected by the largest plurality in the country's history.

Quotes by Conrad Black

For all history up to the end of the Cold War, summit meetings were historic and dramatic occasions, when leaders who controlled the destiny of much of the world met to change the world.

Quotes by Conrad Black

It took a while for me to grasp that my colleagues believe I have made an impact on the history of cinema.

Quotes by Conrad Hall

Billions of people have seen and been influenced by movies in the short history of this industry.

Quotes by Conrad Hall

We've been a country that's been fortunate to be protected by two oceans, to not have serious attacks on our territory for most of our history. And we were unfortunately reminded in a very devastating way of our vulnerability.

Quotes by Condoleezza Rice

After all, when the world looks to America, they look to us because we are the most successful political and economic experiment in human history.

Quotes by Condoleezza Rice

Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarely the same.

Quotes by Condoleezza Rice

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Confucius

Agriculture has deep roots both in my life and in Arkansas' history.

Quotes by Conner Eldridge

There are some cities that I did take time out to study, 'cause I love history and one of them was Boston, and of course Rome and all of those places like that. But, in Syracuse or Rochester, or any...

Quotes by Connie Francis

I kind of have an interest in all history. And I suspect it comes from being Irish - we like stories, we like telling stories, which makes a lot of us lean towards being writers or actors or directors.

Quotes by Colm Meaney

It's interesting because I haven't done a lot of period work in the past, but I always wanted to because I'm interested in history.

Quotes by Colm Meaney

It is true that as people, we tend to remember only the positive. With time, the grim details fade away, and as a species we survive on this notion. In our desire to gloss over the undeniable macabre parts of...

Quotes by Colman Domingo

Having a wife and kids drove home the brutal reality of the slave system for me - the price it exacted on families. On the other hand, whenever I despair over our history, I am brought back to hope, the...

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

Schools don't teach American history that well, especially a lot of black American history.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

In a certain way, novelists become unacknowledged historians, because we talk about small, tiny, little anonymous moments that won't necessarily make it into the history books.

Quotes by Colum McCann

People say history is boring, and that is true because people are boring. We haven't changed since time began. We're still the same. We've obviously made some changes. When we started, it was all about food, clothing and shelter. Now...

Quotes by Colin Hay

I majored in the history and literature of Russia and Britain. It has not helped my career.

Quotes by Colin Jost

90 percent of my time is spent on 10 percent of the world.

Quotes by Colin Powell

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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