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The church, inserted and active in human society and in history, does not exist in order to exercise political power or to govern the society.

Quotes by Claudio Hummes

My parents lived a modest life, and their main concern was the education of their children. My father was a self-taught man but had a great intellectual curiosity, not only for biblical and talmudic texts, but also for philosophy, psychoanalysis...

Quotes by Claude Cohen-Tannoudji

Between Trump's election and Brexit, there were all sorts of opinions coming out of the woodwork that I thought had died out a long time ago. I was like, 'What's the point?' All we do is bad things. The history...

Quotes by Clare-Hope Ashitey

It's sad to see these old buildings go because they have so many memories, and it's a real personal kind of thing when you play these places. It's part of our history just gone.

Quotes by Clarence Clemons

History repeats itself, and that's one of the things that's wrong with history.

Quotes by Clarence Darrow

Fighting in Flint in front of all my fans has been a dream of mine since turning pro. Having the opportunity to make history by fighting for the undisputed title in a second weight division is something I'm very proud...

Quotes by Claressa Shields

I absolutely love my job. I feel so privileged: I get to travel the world, I get to witness history... and I'm constantly inspired by the different amazing characters I meet along the way.

Quotes by Clarissa Ward

Film is the only language I speak, and I have been lucky to be involved in some great stories. You don't want to preach to people, but you want them to think about why things are the way they are,...

Quotes by Clark Johnson

I'm interested in history, in trying to relate the past to the present and to understand how people thought about their problems and pleasures.

Quotes by Claire Tomalin

If you look back at British history, women being allowed to play sport in schools meant they had to change their clothing. They couldn't be running around in their long skirts and corsets, because you can't.

Quotes by Clare Balding

Maybe philosophy - I love talking about ideas. Or maybe art history. I was thinking about psychology, then I got really afraid because everybody says it's terribly boring.

Quotes by Claire Danes

I always thought of Djibouti as a place where human history hasn't really begun yet - or perhaps it's already over. There's something in the landscape that's stronger than human civilisation. There's no agriculture, for example, and there are live...

Quotes by Claire Denis

The history of colonisation cannot disappear.

Quotes by Claire Denis

History has done a great disservice to Anne Boleyn.

Quotes by Claire Foy

If you look through history, all of the great work we've done in Congress has been around a table of compromise, when it comes to the most difficult problems.

Quotes by Claire McCaskill

I think you can learn from history.

Quotes by Chuck Norris

With the likely nominations of Barack Obama by the Democrats and John McCain by the Republicans, one of these two parties is headed for a 2009 crack-up that could prove as messy as any party civil war in recent history.

Quotes by Chuck Todd

I think of myself as a Russophile. I speak the language and studied the nation's literature and history in college.

Quotes by Chrystia Freeland

I was 17 or 18 when 'The Twist' came along, and the rest is history. Sometimes I regret it. I would have gotten more into acting. I would have been more of a legitimate performer onstage like Liza Minnelli. But...

Quotes by Chubby Checker

History was made the day Chubby Checker went on 'Bandstand' with 'The Twist.'

Quotes by Chubby Checker

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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