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A people without a positive history is like a vehicle without an engine.

Quotes by Steven Biko

Government has never increased the standard of living of one single human being in civilization's history. For some reason that simple truth has evaded everybody.

Quotes by Steve Wynn

Very few cities in the NHL have the history or the following of the Detroit Red Wings.

Quotes by Steve Yzerman

I love general history. That's all I read really. I don't read novels, I read history. I love it. I live in an area that's really rich in Civil War history. I live in Kentucky on a farm. A lot...

Quotes by Steve Zahn

I directed the play 'Amadeus' with puppets way back in the day for theater. I also studied puppetry at the Eugene and Neil Center with a lot of the 'Sesame Street' people, so I do have a little bit of...

Quotes by Steve Zissis

Over the course of my 20-year history as an executive in the music business and as the owner of a firm that specializes in in-culture advertising, I have come to the conclusion that the Grammy Awards have clearly lost touch...

Quotes by Steve Stoute

History's most treasured musicians were believed in and cultivated to reach their potential. Today, it would be difficult for those musicians to get deals. We have the insight and the tools to identify and bring to fruition the dormant talent...

Quotes by Steve Vai

Reps once took chances on art, History's most treasured musicians were believed in and cultivated to reach their potential. Today, it would be difficult for those musicians to get deals.

Quotes by Steve Vai

History is not just written by the winners; it's written about them.

Quotes by Steve Rushin

I can't wait to get out on the road with Michael McDonald and his band. There is some deep history between us, and it's always a great hang.

Quotes by Steve Porcaro

I started in New Orleans music and played all through the history of jazz.

Quotes by Steve Lacy

I still love the whole history of jazz. The old things sound better than ever.

Quotes by Steve Lacy

If you look through the history of wearables, I was named the father of wearable computing, or the world's first cyborg. But the definition of wearable computing can be kind of fuzzy itself. Thousands of years ago, in China, people...

Quotes by Steve Mann

It's an absolute honor to be taking part in the pageant for the Diamond Jubilee. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and will be a moment in history that will always be remembered. I'm really looking forward to being out on...

Quotes by Steve McFadden

Of all the inventions of humans, the computer is going to rank near or at the top as history unfolds and we look back. It is the most awesome tool that we have ever invented. I feel incredibly lucky to...

Quotes by Steve Jobs

Our Founding Fathers crafted a constitutional Republic for the first time in the history of the world because they were shaping a form of government that would not have the failures of a democracy in it, but had the representation...

Quotes by Steve King

Liberals want to amend our country's history to eradicate the role of Christianity in America and chisel references to God or faith from our historical buildings.

Quotes by Steve King

I grew up loving history.

Quotes by Steve Harris

In New York, I'm around a lot of the reasons I started playing music in the first place. I live right behind Matt Umanov Guitars. I live on the street that Suze Rotolo and Bob Dylan were walking down on...

Quotes by Steve Earle

Alan Greenspan is the worst Chairman of the Fed in history.

Quotes by Steve Eisman

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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