Hispaniola - History

Famous quotes containing the word history:

“Perhaps universal history is the history of the diverse intonation of some metaphors.”
—Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986)

“The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.”
—Tacitus (c. 55–117)

“The history of the Victorian Age will never be written: we know too much about it.”
—Lytton Strachey (1880–1932)