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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. – Confucius

 

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars. – Richard M. Nixon

 

Historian: an unsuccessful novelist. – H. L. Mencken

 

I can see clearly now… that I was wrong in not acting more decisively and more forthrightly in dealing with Watergate. – Richard M. Nixon

 

That great dust,heap called ‘history’. – Augustine Birrell

 

I came, I saw, I conquered. – Julius Caesar

 

The past is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets and re,explains what has happened. – Peter Berger

 

When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. – George Washington Carver

 

You must pursue this investigation of Watergate even if it leads to the president. I’m innocent. You’ve got to believe I’m innocent. If you don’t, take my job. – Richard M. Nixon

 

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. – George Washington