We must admit that history is enjoyable to a large extent because it enables us to pass judgement on the past.
More Quotes from Douglas Hurd:
The first two Prime Ministers whom I served, Ted Heath and Margaret Thatcher drew strikingly different lessons from the Second World War.Douglas Hurd
They have to weigh the undoubted benefits of ... (Iraqi President Saddam) Hussein's overthrow against the risk of turning the Middle East into an inexhaustible recruiting ground for anti-Western terrorism.
Douglas Hurd
No military timetable should compel war when a successful outcome, namely a disarmed Iraq may be feasible without war, for example by allowing more time to the UN inspectors.
Douglas Hurd
Wisely used history can give pleasure and provide us with a useful tool; but we should not become its slaves.
Douglas Hurd
It is normal for politicians in all countries to profess themselves the pupils of history, anxious to draw the right lessons from her teaching.
Douglas Hurd
People are very interested in politics, they just don't like it labelled politics.
Douglas Hurd
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: History Quotes, Past QuotesUntil 45 I can play a woman in love. After 55 I can play grandmothers. But between those ten years, it is difficult for an actress.
Ingrid Bergman
Educators are still spending way too much time trying to control what kids learn, bending the content to their own purposes, hoping beyond hope to change - by using technology - but not change too much.
Daniel Greenberg
Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.
Bertolt Brecht