We live in a world where amnesia is the most wished-for state. When did history become a bad word?

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

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.

All the gossip and craziness becomes a kind of sustained narrative which in turn can become history. It's scary.

My father was my main influence. He was a preacher but he was also a history and political science teacher and since he was my hero I wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a teacher.

Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.

Those who become mentally ill often have a history of chronic pain.

India is a curious place that still preserves the past religions and its history. No matter how modern India becomes it is still very much an old country.

I thought I had to make an impact on history. I had to become the greatest choreographer of my time. That was my mission. Posterity deals with us however it sees fit. But I gave it 20 years of my best shot.

We also have to make sure our children know the history of women. Tell them the rotten truth: It wasn't always possible for women to become doctors or managers or insurance people. Let them be armed with a true picture of the way we want it to be.