History is a set of lies agreed upon.

It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man.

I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power.

Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.

To correct a natural indifference I was placed half-way between misery and the sun. Misery kept me from believing that all was well under the sun, and the sun taught me that history wasn't everything.