Learning history is easy; learning its lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.

Her interest in natural history was confined to observation of the crows' feet gathering around her eyes.

Learning history is easy; learning its lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.

He who enjoys a good neighbor, said the Greeks, has a precious possession. Same goes for neighbour's wife.

Getting married is a serious matter for a girl; not getting married is even more serious.

No news is good news. No journalists is even better.

He followed in his father's footsteps, but his gait was somewhat erratic.