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I think we fool ourselves and really negate a great deal of history if we think that the oral history of poetry is shorter than the written history of poetry. It's not true. Poetry has a longer oral tradition than...

Quotes by Saul Williams

The thing that concerns me most is that, in the digital age, if we fail to make efforts to maintain the value of our content, there is the high possibility for the value to be greatly reduced, as the history...

Quotes by Satoru Iwata

History is a relay of revolutions.

Quotes by Saul Alinsky

I worked hard at my four-year M.A., but got a 2.1. That was a big disappointment, as I wanted to write about history and thought I needed a First.

Quotes by Saul David

The people who read the history books tend to have a natural zeal and are alarmingly well-read.

Quotes by Saul David

From 1801, Napoleon began an ambitious programme of civil reform to standardise law and justice, centralise education, introduce uniform weights and measures and a fully functioning internal market. That achievement alone makes him one of the giants of history.

Quotes by Saul David

We've all faced the charge that our novels are history lite, and to some extent, that's true. Yet for some, historical fiction is a way into reading history proper.

Quotes by Saul David

History tells us that a general can move and feed an army as efficiently as he likes, but the real litmus test is the battlefield.

Quotes by Saul David

There's such a rich history in 'SNL' of political humor, and I think audience members expect that from us.

Quotes by Sasheer Zamata

All of this got me thinking about the history of the westward expansion, and got me to wondering how the exploration of the Solar System would be changed if there were an indigenous presence out there.

Quotes by Sarah Zettel

I think guys, because we share a history growing up of being stereotyped, because there are fewer of us in the dance world, that contributes early on to a bond among us. A lot of us share stories of being...

Quotes by Sascha Radetsky

It sure is a nice feeling to know that people will remember you after you're gone, that you'll manage to be a little bit of history.

Quotes by Sarah Vaughan

History is full of really good stories. That's the main reason I got into this racket: I want to make the argument that history is interesting.

Quotes by Sarah Vowell

What satellites help to show us is we've actually only found a fraction of a percent of ancient settlements and sites all over the world... It's the most exciting time in history to be an archaeologist.

Quotes by Sarah Parcak

No matter how troubled a character's history, romance novels tell us, love can be built upon it, and happily-ever-after can result. What's more, the darker the past, the brighter the future - and the better the read.

Quotes by Sarah MacLean

The Trump-Pence administration has truly become one of the most explicitly anti-LGBTQ administrations in history.

Quotes by Sarah McBride

I would take issue with the assertion that President Trump has reached out to a diverse group for his cabinet secretaries. In fact, his cabinet is one of the least diverse in modern history.

Quotes by Sarah McBride

I've always been interested in the history of radical feminism - what happened to those women of the 1960s and '70s.

Quotes by Sarah Hall

When whistleblowers come forward, we need to fight for them, so others will be encouraged. When they are gagged, we must be their voice. When they are hunted, we must be their shield. When they are locked away, we must...

Quotes by Sarah Harrison

The concept of preserving history, collating full archives, making them as usable as possible so the public have access to them, I really feel that it allows the public an ability to engage with their own history.

Quotes by Sarah Harrison

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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