“I am reminded of Housman's remark that 'accuracy is a duty, not a virtue.' To praise a historian for his accuracy is like praising an architect for using well-seasoned timber or properly mixed concrete in his building. It is a necessary condition of his work, but not his essential function.”
― What Is History?
― What Is History?
“You wouldn't abandon ship in a storm just because you couldn't control the winds.”
― Utopia
― Utopia
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