Famous quotes containing the words wars, europe and/or decline:
“The bases for historical knowledge are not empirical facts but written texts, even if these texts masquerade in the guise of wars or revolutions.”
—Paul Deman (1919–1983)
“When Paris sneezes, Europe catches cold.”
—Prince Metternich (1773–1859)
“The decline of a culture
Mourned by scholars who dream of the ghosts of Greek boys.”
—Stephen Spender (1909–1995)