As History stands, it is a sort of Chinese Play, without end and without lesson.

He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.

The study of history is useful to the historian by teaching him his ignorance of women.

Of all studies, the one he would rather have avoided was that of his own mind. He knew no tragedy so heartrending as introspection.

Nothing is easier than to teach historical method, but, when learned, it has little use.

You can't use tact with a Congressman! A Congressman is a hog! You must take a stick and hit him on the snout!

Knowledge of human nature is the beginning and end of political education.