History should be written as philosophy.
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History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes.Voltaire
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Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.
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One of the chief misfortunes of honest people is that they are cowardly.
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We must distinguish between speaking to deceive and being silent to be reserved.
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