Historical Quotes

"What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease." "The die is cast" "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." "The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants." "I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery" "Et tu, Brute?" "A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!" "I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time.' So I ordered French toast during the Renaissance." "I have learned two lessons in my life: first, there are no sufficient literary, psychological, or historical answers to human tragedy. Second, there are no tragic answers, only silent ones." "Ye knowe ek that in forme of speeche is change" "At their first appearance innovators have always been derided as fools and madmen." "It is easier to start a war than to end it" "These are the times that try men's souls" "Yonder are the Hessians. They were bought for seven pounds and tenpence a man. Are you worth more? Prove it" "Tonight the American flag floats from yonder hill or Molly Stark sleeps a widow"