Even the Germans did not succeed in doing the damage you propose to do.

History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.

The reign of Antoninus is marked by the rare advantage of furnishing very few materials for history, which is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, and misfortunes of mankind.

The laws of a nation form the most instructive portion of its history

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me from now on. Terrible things.