Providence conceals itself in the details of human affairs but becomes unveiled in the generalities of history.

Great woman belong to history and to self sacrifice.

Whatever we do or fail to do will influence the course of history.

Those nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the world's affairs for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace.

The more the history of the World War and what led up to it is studied the more clearly those tragic years become revealed as a vast collapse of civilization.

The main essentials of a successful prime minister are sleep and a sense of history.

World history is tragic.

In a country like France so ancient their history is full of outstanding people so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert?

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.

Throughout this country's history there have of course been systematic efforts to create an official underclass.