We continue to think of new things in old ways.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believing as we already do.

Our goal, simply stated, is to be the best.

To become historically-minded is to be grown-up.

Political campaigns are designedly made into emotional orgies which endeavor to distract attention from the real issues involved, and they actually paralyze what slight powers of cerebration man can normally muster.

Partisanship is our great curse. We too readily assume that everything has two sides and that it is our duty to be on one or the other.

History ... may be regarded as an artificial extension and : broadening of our memories and may be used to overcome the natural bewilderment of all unfamiliar situations.