No other discipline has its portals so wide open to the general public as history.

History is the interpretation of the significance that the past has for us.

Whether the aim is in heaven or on earth, wisdom or wealth, the essential condition of its pursuit and attainment is always security and order.

Nelson's famous signal before the Battle of Trafalgar was not: "England expects that every man will be a hero." It said: "Englandexpects that every man will do his duty." In 1805 that was enough. It should still be.

Physical nature lies at our feet shackled with a hundred chains. What of the control of human nature? Do not point to the triumphsof psychiatry, social services or the war against crime. Domination of human nature can only mean the domination of every man by himself.

Culture must have its ultimate aim in the metaphysical or it will cease to be culture.

No other discipline has its portals so wide open to the general public as history.