Famous quotes containing the words long and/or history:
“We do not concern ourselves about being esteemed in towns through which we pass. But if we are to remain a while there, we are so concerned. How long is necessary? A time commensurate with our vain and paltry life.”
—Blaise Pascal (16231662)
“The one duty we owe to history is to rewrite it.”
—Oscar Wilde (18541900)