Historical investigation has for its aim to fix the order and character of events throughout past time and in all places. The task is frankly superhuman.

Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are.

Only the dead have seen the end of the war.

The quality of wit inspires more admiration than confidence

Real unselfishness consists in sharing the interests of others.

Facts are all accidents. They all might have been different. They all may become different. They all may collapse altogether.

Truth is a jewel which should not be painted over; but it may be set to advantage and shown in a good light.