PalmerstonAddresses the House of Commons 1863Public domain image from Wikipedia.I see those pretended politicians who place all in their
Rivers’ Influence on Civilizations
My favoritehistorian, DouglasSouthall Freeman (1886 – 1953),c. 1916 as the new editor of the Richmond News Leader.Public domain image from
Knowing Everything
Isaac Asimov by Rowena MorrillGNU image from Wikipedia.Those people who claim to know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.-
Give the Bible as History the Benefit of the Doubt
In its outlines, and barring supernatural incidents, the story of the Jews as unfolded in the Old Testament has stood the test of criticism and
The Price of Greatness
The Big 3 of World War II. Churchill is on the left.Public domain image from Wikipedia.The price of greatness is responsibility.- Winston
Leading and Following
Disraeli as Prime Minister in 1878Public domain image from Wikipedia.I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?- Benjamin
All Progress Depends on Who?
Shaw in 1900Public domain image from Wikipedia.“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt
What Rulers Need Most
Bust of SenecaCC BY-SA 3.0 image by Calidius from Wikipedia.It is impossible to imagine anything which better becomes a ruler than mercy.- Seneca
Motivation for Success
“Bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” - Abraham LincolnMore on Abraham Lincoln.Picture: public